Large-flowered Zigadenus Zigadenus glaberrimus
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Large-flowered Zigadenus:
Previously known as:
- Toxicoscordion fremontii
- Phonetic Spelling
- zig-uh-DEN-us gla-ber-REE-mus
- This plant has medium severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Zigadenus glaberrimus is the only species to remain intact in the Zigadenus genus. Twenty species formerly in the genus Zigadenus are now found in four different genera. Distinguishing characteristics of Zigadenus glaberrimus are the rhizome, which is thick and twisted and two conspicuous glands per tepal. Former members of the genus grow from a true bulb.
Large Death Camus is a short-lived native perennial wildflower with large showy white flowers. The panicles boast 30 to 70 blooms.
In its native environment, it can be found growing in sandhill seepage bogs, pine savannas, pocosin edges, along small streams and in sandy pine lands. Typically, it grows in areas of low elevations, under 350'.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: All parts of this plant are poisonous to both humans and animals. It contains toxic alkaloids. Dried seed and capsules are most toxic.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Zigadenus
- Species:
- glaberrimus
- Family:
- Melanthiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Southeastern U.S.A.
- Distribution:
- AL , FL , GA , MS , NC , SC , TX , VA
- Fire Risk Rating:
- medium flammability
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Heat tolerant.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Perennial
- Wildflower
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Fruit in the form of a cone-shaped capsule displays from August to November.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- 6 to 12 flowers clustered on short stems or attached directly to a main stem. 6 creamy white to pale-yellow tepals with two lime green dots. Stamens are long and showy. Blooms June-September.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Veined, linear, grass-like basal leaves form in the spring. Stem leaves are reduced.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
- Stem Description:
- Multi-branched glabrous stems with a reddish hue.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Pond
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rain Garden
- Water Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Heat
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Children
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
- Short-lived
