Helga Taimeaed
Veratrum californicum

Veratrum californicum

perennials
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Description

Growing up to 6 feet tall, each spring this magnificent plant pushes up a strong leafy stem, which is heavily-branched at the top. Masses of buds, held as tight green spheres, open into delicate purple-eyed flowers, which cluster closely on the stems, the massive, basal, heavily pleated and veined, bright green leaves growing to more than a foot long. It prefers quite moist soil, when it will provide a stunning display until mid summer.
Category: perennials
Flower color: green, white
Flowering time: VI, VII
Growing conditions: sunny, penumbra, moderately humid, humid, fertile, strong
European climate zone: Z4= -29 ...-35, Z5= -23 ...-29
Height: 150-300cm