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SMILACINA racemosa
Commonly known as False spikenard

Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with yellowish-white flowers and red berries
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
AGM as syn. Maianthemum racemosum -
Place of origin
North America, Mexico -
White
Yellowish white -
PaniclesTerminal panicles
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Star-shaped6mm (¼in) across
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BorderSuitable for a damp, shady border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Narrowly ovate or elliptic, pointed, prominently veined, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, downy beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Flowers are sometimes followed by green, later red, berries
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
60cm (24in)
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