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many-leaved paris

Paris polyphylla

Low Maintenance

Genus: Paris
Family: Melanthiaceae

About this plant

A tender, deciduous herbaceous perennial for deep shade. Leaves in whorled groups of five to nine appear in spring, followed by flowers made up of leafy-looking green sections, topped by fine thin yellow wisps. Clusters of red berries follow.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers full shade, but would tolerate partial shade. Needs a rich soil with plenty of organic matter. Protect new shoots from frost; they come up very early in spring

Pruning

Cut back old foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division, in early spring, just as shoots appear. It is also possible to propagate by seed, but germination may take up to three years

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Pond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years