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Parnassia Palustris Care

Parnassia Palustris

Other names: Northern Grass-of-parnassus, Grass-of-parnassus, Bog Star

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What is the plant

Parnassia palustris, commonly called marsh grass of Parnassus, northern grass-of-Parnassus, or just grass-of-Parnassus, and bog star, is a flowering plant in the staff-vine family Celastraceae. It is not a grass, nor does it look like one, but grows from a short underground stem. It has long stemmed heart-shaped leaves, which are 4-12 in (10–30 cm) long. In the centre of the leaf, is the flowering stem. The stem holds a solitary white flower, blooming between July and October. The flower has 5 stamens around the centre. The flower produces a honey-like scent to attract pollinators.

It is the county flower of Cumberland in England, and appears on its flag.

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Humidity

Humidity

High

Lighting

Lighting

Shade

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

3 - 9

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water regularly in the first weeks. Try to avoid watering on sunny afternoons to minimize the amount of moisture lost to evaporation. If your plant is in a pot, check the top soil in the pot either by looking at it or touching it with your finger. In any case, if it hasn’t rained in a month, water !

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Cut back after flowering.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    California Grass Of Parnassus, Parnassia palustris. Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.

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  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    11 people already have this plant 5 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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