Anticlea elegans
mountain deathcamas
A bulbous perennial with narrow, grey-green, basal leaves to 30cm long. Bears upright spikes of many, small,star-shaped, green and white flowers in mid- to late summer
Synonyms
Zigadenus chloranthusZigadenus elegans
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Melanthiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets (dogs) if eaten. see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
A genus of flowering plants with narrow green foliage and star-shaped cream, green and red flowers which are often used in alpine or gravel garden planting schemes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- North America, Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown when ripe or in spring, or by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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