Disporopsis Species, Perny's Evergreen Solomon's Seal

Disporopsispernyi

Genus
Disporopsis (dy-spor-OP-sis)
Species
pernyi (PERN-yee-eye)
Synonym
Disporopsis arisanensis
Disporopsis leptophylla
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Huntsville, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

Wetumpka, Alabama

Ashdown, Arkansas

Plant City, Florida

East Tawas, Michigan

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Chesterland, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Tullahoma, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | August 2016 | neutral

This species is reliably hardy in Z6a, though deciduous here.

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Tullahoma, TN | August 2016 | positive

This plant is as indestructible as it is beautiful. I planted mine six years ago right up against the north side of a large oak tree whe...Read More

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Watkinsville, GA | August 2008 | neutral

Not evergreen in zone 6... in fact, it's one of the first to leave and last to return. I keep thinking it's dead and then notice it again...Read More

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Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | January 2006 | positive

Fantastic groundcover! Although the glossy foliage loses some of its sheen over the winter, it quickly regains the deep green foliage in ...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

They're vigorous growers producing several new offsets in a year and make about a 12" clump in a couple of years. You could easily divide...Read More

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Plant City, FL | October 2003 | positive

I sent for this plant on spec, and it has survived summer here in west central Florida pretty well -- though I think it would be kind of ...Read More

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