Paris polyphylla
Herb paris, Daiswa polyphylla
Paris Paris
P. polyphylla - P. polyphylla is a spreading, rhizomatous perennial with smooth, erect stems, each bearing a whorl of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Yellow and green, solitary, spider-like flowers bloom in summer followed by green capsules containing shiny, red seeds when ripe.
Paris polyphylla is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
Seeds may cause upset stomach if ingested.
Yellow-green, Green in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally disease-free.
Division, Seed
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Paris polyphylla (Herb paris) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Plant in fertile, moist soil in full or partial shade. Mulch in autumn with leaf mould. Divide only after foliage has died.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Paris polyphylla
Herb paris, Daiswa polyphylla
Paris Paris
P. polyphylla - P. polyphylla is a spreading, rhizomatous perennial with smooth, erect stems, each bearing a whorl of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Yellow and green, solitary, spider-like flowers bloom in summer followed by green capsules containing shiny, red seeds when ripe.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
Seeds may cause upset stomach if ingested.
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Yellow-green, Green in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally disease-free.
Division, Seed
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Paris polyphylla (Herb paris) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Plant in fertile, moist soil in full or partial shade. Mulch in autumn with leaf mould. Divide only after foliage has died.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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