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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Liliaceae (Lilies) |
| Origin: Spain (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Ruscus hypoglossum (Butcher's Broom) - Compact, evergreen sub-shrub with creeping rootstock to 18 inches tall with 3-5 inch long cladodes (modified stems which take the place of true leaves) at branch tips and small yellow flowers in the axil of the leaf. It is a great groundcover for under trees, because it is shade-loving and not invasive. Plant in bright to deep shade and water only occasionally to regularly. Hardy to USDA zone 7b (5-10 degrees F) Native from western Europe south to Iran.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Ruscus hypoglossum. |
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