Rohdea japonica Sacred Lily of China

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Description

The leathery, wide, strap-like dark green leaves of Rohdea japonica make this uncommon plant a nice addition to the woodland garden. Also called Lily of China or Sacred Lily, its dense spikes of 1"-2" bell-shaped greenish white flowers are followed in fall by red berries that persist into winter. An unusual perennial, Rohdea japonica lends a rather formal look to the garden. It makes a good ground cover or specimen plant and is suitable for a container. This tough, evergreen perennial will spread slowly via rhizomes but maintains its generally clumping growth habit.

Rohdea japonica is best in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. However, it is drought tolerant and also withstands periods of wet. The leaf tips tend to scorch in very dry soil.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Lily of China, Sacred Lily
  • Zones: 6-10
  • Light Requirements: Part Shade to Shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Height at Maturity: 15-18
  • Width at Maturity: 12-24
  • Bloom Color: White/Cream
  • Bloom Time: Early to midspring

Special Features

  • Attracts:
  • Tolerates: Deer. Drought.
  • Other Features: Container Plant. Evergreen.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.