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Medeola virginiana

Family Liliaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Description The herbaceous perennial Medeola virginiana (Indian cucumber root) bears showy blossoms during late spring to early summer. Medeola virginiana (Indian cucumber root) produces showy fruit.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Medeola virginiana is alight with fall colour.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Medeola virginiana (Indian cucumber root) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.