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Disporum sessile

Family Uvulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Disporum sessile (Japanese fairybells) bears showy and white blooms during late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is spreading in form and has medium green foliage that is glossy and medium textured.
Typical Uses Border, ground cover and wild flower.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Disporum sessile (Japanese fairybells) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.