Plants > Perennials

liver berry

Streptopus amplexifolius

Genus: Streptopus
Family: Liliaceae
Common Names: scoot berry, white mandarin

About this plant

An herbaceous, rhizomatous perennial to 75cm tall, forming a clump of stems bearing alternate, oval, pointed leaves. In summer, pendent, greenish, bell-shaped flowers are produced; these are followed by bright red fruits

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. May also be propagated by seed, although germination is erratic

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years