Paris polyphylla Tony's Favorites equally fuzzy

equally fuzzy

this self-fruiting form is covered with a dazzling show of bright red berries

and light green checkerboard pattern with a silver streak down the center of each leaf

starting in mid-February (NC)

Paris polyphylla Tony's Favorites equally fuzzyStrange as it may seem, this paris hails from China, where it is widespread throughout the southern region in conditions similar to where trillium grow. In fact, paris is a trillium cousin, although the above ground appearance is quite different. Paris polyphylla is relatively easy to grow, provided you don't start with dried up, mostly dead rhizomes sold by many bulb dealers. In spring, the 2' tall stalks are topped with an umbrella of 12 or more