fairy lantern
Also known as: largeflower fairybells
A clump-forming perennial with bright green foliage and cream flowers in spring, followed by orange berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- fairy lantern (Prosartes smithii)
- Genus
- Prosartes
- Family
- Liliaceae
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- 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 · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fairy lantern
Distribution map
Western North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fairy lantern
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fairy lantern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring or propagate by division of rhizomes in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in a cool, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade or deep shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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