Overview

Wachendorfia thyrsiflora 'Pan's Persistent' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Wachendorfia, part of the Haemodoraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Wachendorfia thyrsiflora 'Pan's Persistent' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include architectural, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, the marsh butterfly lily, is a plant species of 0.6–2.5 m (2.0–8.2 ft) high when flowering, that has been assigned to the bloodroot family. It is a large to very large evergreen perennial plant with an underground rootstock with clusters of roots produced at the nodes.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Wachendorfia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Wachendorfia thyrsiflora 'Pan's Persistent' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Architectural, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Wachendorfia thyrsiflora 'Pan's Persistent'

Propagation

Seed sown at 13-18°C in autumn or spring, separating tubers in spring

Pest resistance

Susceptible to slug and snail damage

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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