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Paris polyphylla (Herb paris)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Paris polyphylla
Other names
Herb paris, Daiswa polyphylla
Genus
Paris Paris
Species
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
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Seeds may cause upset stomach if ingested.
Flower
Yellow-green, Green in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Paris polyphylla (Herb paris) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist soil in full or partial shade. Mulch in autumn with leaf mould. Divide only after foliage has died.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Paris polyphylla
Other names
Herb paris, Daiswa polyphylla
Genus
Paris Paris
Species
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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Seeds may cause upset stomach if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Green in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Paris polyphylla (Herb paris) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist soil in full or partial shade. Mulch in autumn with leaf mould. Divide only after foliage has died.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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