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Prosartes smithii

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Names

Common Names
Largeflower Fairybells, Large-Flower Fairybells, Smith's Fairybells, Fairy Lanterns

Growth

Height
0.5-3 feet
Spread
12-24 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate

Appearance

Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 6a-9b
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally partial shade.
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil (moist but well-drained)
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral soil.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and hummingbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
(Hook.) Utech, Shinwari & Kawano
Publication
Taxon 43: 364 (1994)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Genus
Prosartes

Synonyms

Prosartes menziesii Uvularia smithii Uvularia puberula Disporum menziesii Disporum smithii Oakesiella nitida

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024