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Ardisia japonica

 
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Family: Myrsinaceae
Genus: Ardisia (ar-DIZ-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) (Info)

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

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Profile:

3 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive marysgarden On Apr 3, 2007, marysgarden from Wetumpka, AL wrote:

Has spread very fast in my zone 7b garden. Very attractive groundcover in part shade. Problem with leaf spot for the first time this spring--will try fungicide.

Positive mmanman On May 8, 2006, mmanman from Houston, TX wrote:

I use it as a ground cover surrounding pedestals of ivy and coleus. The plantings are under a very large live oak in partial to heavy shade. Subject to a leaf spot, controlled with a systemic fungicide.

Positive vossner On Jan 24, 2006, vossner from Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

great groundcover but lordie it is the one of the slowest things I've ever grown. Berries in winter provide interest and yes, it looks sickly if exposed to full sun. Mine is planted in shade and does well, but lordie, it is slow!

Neutral dogbane On Nov 11, 2003, dogbane from New Orleans, LA (Zone 9a) wrote:

Excellant groundcover for shady areas; leaves yellow and subject to leaf spot in full sun. Spreads by underground runners, so the use of a thick layer of mulch aids in establishment. Displays red berries in the winter. Several varigated selections available.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Wetumpka, Alabama
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Summerville, South Carolina
Beaumont, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Richmond, Texas



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