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Ruscus hypoglossum (Horse tongue lily)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.7m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.45m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Ruscus hypoglossum

Other names: Horse tongue lily

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Genus: Ruscus

Species: R. hypoglossum - R. hypoglossum is a clump-forming, evergreen shrub. Its smooth, mid-green, ovate 'leaves' are actually modified flattened stems and it is on these that its small cream coloured flowers are positioned in spring. Flowering is followed by shiny, bright red berries in summer.

Ruscus hypoglossum is: Evergreen

Flower: Cream in Spring

Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons

Fruit: Red in Summer; Red in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming

Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

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Ruscus hypoglossum (Horse tongue lily) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.7m after 5-10 years.

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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Instant, Low Maintenance, Woodland

Cultivation: Plant in any soil and aspect (except for boggy, waterlogged soils).

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Ruscus Hypoglossum

Question from Frank Vella

Will I be able to grow this plant (ruscus hypoglossum) in my area, Upstate NY? Winters here are rigid, lots of snow and quite often the temperature goes below zero. I am interested only in the young shoots, so even if the plant freezes during the winter, I should be able to get the young shoots in the spring. The young shoots are used in place of asparagus in the recipes

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  • Posted: Mon. 22nd March 2010 19:06
  • Last reply: Tue. 23rd March 2010 17:19

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