About
A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial producing dense clumps of upright stems, up to 80cm tall, sparsely-clothed in oval, pointed leaves. Spidery, white flowers with small, purple spots are produced at the stem tips in ones or twos, in late spring and early summer, followed by orange-red berries.
About the genus
Prosartes are herbaceous perennials, arising from short rhizomes, with upright stems bearing alternate leaves and hanging, white or greenish-yellow flowers in pairs or small clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toE North America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in semi-shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in autumn, or by division in early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free