Prosartes hookeri seeds (Fairy Bells)

Description

Delicate looking native lily that forms a good sized clump 1m wide and equal height. Thick wiry stems hold foliage high. White trumpet flowers dangle from stem tips in two’s or threes. Orange-scarlet berries follow. Makes a nice clump and slowly spreads over time via seed and rhizome.  Prefers shady woodland conditions but can tolerate a few hours of direct sun.  A tough herbaceous perennial. Root ball is very dense and will not let other plants push through easy. Grows quickly from seed. Drought tolerant when established.  Formerly Disporum hookeri

• Seed Count: 12-15
• Collection Date: August 2024
• Hardiness Zone: 7-9
• Height and Width: 1m x 1m
• Germination test type: hand sort
• Family: Liliaceae

How to germinate Prosartes hookeri seeds:

Soak seed 24-36 hours. Barely cover seed with humus rich medium, keep moist and don’t let seed freeze. Should germinate in a couple of weeks at 10C. In the garden, the seed germinates within weeks of hitting the ground. Does well in pots, just sow in humus rich free draining medium (in a deep pot) and barely cover seed. Sprouts readily when baggie sown.