Ypsilandra thibetica
Tibetan ypsilandra
an evergreen perennial to about 30cm with strap-shaped leaves turning bronzy in winter. The fragrant flowers, which appear in short spikes from late winter to late spring, are white, ageing to pink, tubular with long petal lobes and even longer stamens with blue anthers
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | White | Green Bronze |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Melanthiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Ypsilandra are perennials growing from thick rhizomes. Evergreen leaves are long and thin and grow in a rosette at the base of the plant. Fragrant, tube-shaped nodding flowers appear on a long stem and can be pink, purple, white or yellow.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally problem free
Diseases
Generally problem free
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