Overview
Streptopus parviflorus is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Streptopus, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptopus parviflorus grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Streptopus parviflorus is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Liliaceae family. It has deciduous foliage and thrives in full or partial shade, favouring east-, north-, or west-facing aspects in sheltered positions. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, or sand, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed, although seed germination is erratic.
About the genus
Streptopus is a Eurasian and North American genus of flowering plants in the lily family, found primarily in colder and temperate regions. Members of the genus are often referred to as twistedstalk. It is one of the shade-loving genera of the lily family.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Streptopus
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Streptopus parviflorus size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Streptopus parviflorus
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Seed (germination erratic)
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Streptopus parviflorus?
Streptopus parviflorus prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptopus parviflorus need?
Streptopus parviflorus is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Streptopus parviflorus hardy in the UK?
Streptopus parviflorus has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Streptopus parviflorus?
Division in spring, Seed (germination erratic).
More in the Streptopus genus
- Streptopus amplexifoliusliver berry
- Streptopus roseusrose mandarin
- Streptopus simplexTwistedstalk
- Streptopus amplexifolius var. americanus