many-leaved paris
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A tender, deciduous herbaceous perennial for deep shade. Leaves in whorled groups of five to nine appear in spring, followed by flowers made up of leafy-looking green sections, topped by fine thin yellow wisps. Clusters of red berries follow.
Scientific classification
- Species
- many-leaved paris (Paris polyphylla)
- Genus
- Paris
- Family
- Melanthiaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of many-leaved paris
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of many-leaved paris
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many-leaved paris care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back old foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, in early spring, just as shoots appear. It is also possible to propagate by seed, but germination may take up to three years
Growing
GrowingPrefers full shade, but would tolerate partial shade. Needs a rich soil with plenty of organic matter. Protect new shoots from frost; they come up very early in spring
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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