To 45 cms. This is similar to ‘Solomon’s Seal’ but has larger flowers and is evergreen. The foliage is dark green with snakes-skin patterns. There are pendulous lemon-scented, pale greenish-yellow flowers in early summer. Fast growing and clump forming, hardy perennial. Suits semi-shade and a moist but well drained soil.
COLLECT OCTOBER ONWARDS.To 1.5 metres. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils . Grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. Moist soil. Winter dormant.
(Large flowered Bellwort). To 40 cms. Large showy yellow flowers spring/early summer. Average to rich soil in part shade in a formal flower garden, wildflower garden, woodland or along a shady walkway. Winter dormant.
(False Granny's bonnet). To 40 cms. Graceful, nodding flowers in shades of pink/wine purple/violet, from late springto summer. Finely divided ferny-like foliage. Suits damp bright woodland areas, edging or rock garden. Suitable for areas with morning sun or shade. Winter dormant.
Foliage to 55 cms. Divided ferny foliage. Choice woodland plant . Slender, elegant spikes bear nodding, opalescent flowers that are white with ametheyst/violet. Humus-rich, semi-shaded, moist but well drained soil. Winter dormant.