Plant Description

Prosartes hookeri

This leafy perennial with white, bell-shaped flowers that grows in moist, shady areas will grow anywhere between 1 and 3 feet. The flowers can attract pollinators like bees and birds.

White flowered Hooker's Fairy Bells in bloom.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height Up to 4 ft
Growth Rate Moderate
Life Cycle Perennial
Moisture Use Moderate
Drought Tolerance High
Deer Browse Moderate
Wildlife Value
Hardiness USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Time April-June
Bloom Color White to pale green
Habitat Type Woodland

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Angiosperms
Clade Eudicots
Order Liliales
Family Liliaceae
Genus Prosartes
Species P. hookeri

Planting information

Sun

Partial or full shade

Soil

Well-drained soil rich in organic matter

Special Uses

Good for erosion control

Ease of Care

Easy

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