Speirantha (Convallariaceae)

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An unusual perennial lily relative arising from thick shortly creeping rhizomes and stolons. Bearing stiff pale glossy-green evergreen elliptical-elongate leaves 15-20cm long on broad petioles. With panicles of white scented starry flowers in April-May on slender scapes to 15cm, spread 45cm. Originating from south eastern forests of China. Best grown in warm sheltered full-partial shade in a leafy well drained soil.