Smilacina pallida

White flowers on arching stems with red then purple fruit in fall.

From creeping rhizomes rise arching stems of alternating long elliptic leaves, terminating in a panicle of white flowers in May to June, followed by fleshy red fruits which turn purple with age. Requires partial shade and moist well-drained soil. An outstanding and dramatic large perennial species.

Common Name:  False Solomon’s Seal

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Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Full Shade, Part Shade

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

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Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  Red

Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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