Yellow Fairy Bells, One-Flowered Disporum, Disporum uniflorum, Disporum sessile flavens
Disporum flavens (Yellow Fairy Bells) is a clump-forming, upright, rhizomatous perennial with arching stems clothed with dark green, lance-shaped leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm). In spring, small clusters of 1-3 bell-shaped, bright yellow flowers unroll with the leaves and dangle at the stem ends for a showy display. They are followed by blue-black berries that ripen in the fall. A handsome woodland species that adds a perfect touch of class to the shade garden.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Disporum |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Disporum |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Disporum flavens (Yellow Fairy Bells) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
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