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Scootberry Streptopus

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Phonetic Spelling
STREP-toh-pus
Description

Twistedstalk genus is native perennial herb in North America and Eurasia in the lily family.  They are primarily found in colder and temperate regions and are primarily shade-loving plants. They will spread by underground rhizomes and produce 1-2 flowers at a time that tend to hide under the leaves. The blooms are white, greenish-yellow or rose in color. They are generally found in deeply shaded areas of forests. Some are listed as endangered in some areas.

These plants need shade and humus-rich soils. They can be used as a ground cover for a shaded area or woodland garden.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems

 

 

 

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#shade garden#NC native#herbaceous perennial#shade border#shade tolerant#woodland
 
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#shade garden#NC native#herbaceous perennial#shade border#shade tolerant#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Streptopus
    Family:
    Liliaceae
    Uses (Ethnobotany):
    Used in herbal medicine
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Temp. Northern Hemisphere
    Edibility:
    The fruits have been used in soups and stews. The tender young shoots can be eaten cooked or raw and have a cucumber flavor. It is not recommended to overeat this plant due to its laxative effect.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Native Plant
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Spreading
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    NC Region:
    Mountains
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Round berry-like drupe is orangish to dark red and hangs below the leaves
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Solitary
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Bell
    Flower Petals:
    6 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    White, greenish-yellow or rose, solitary, 6-parted flowers are 1/4-1/2 inch in size. 1-2 blooms are produced on a slender stem arising from a leaf node. Flowers tend to hide under the leaves. Blooms May-June
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    The elliptic to ovate leaves are numerous, stemless and clasping at the base. The base is rounded to cordate. Leaves are 2 to 4 inches long, ¾ to 1¾ inches wide. Short hairs are present on the margins
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Form:
    Zig Zags
    Stem Description:
    Green stems zig-zag between the alternate leaves giving them a twisted look
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Native Garden
    Shade Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Heavy Shade