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Herbaceous Perennial
Circaea lutetiana
enchanter's nightshade
A prennial with erect stems to 70cm tall bearing oval leaves 4-10cm long. Spikes bearing tiny, 4-8mm, white flowers are borne above the foliage in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, rich soils in full or partial shade; provides ground cover in woodland but has the potential to become a nuisance in gardens spreading by means of persistent stolons
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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