Enchanter's nightshade.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial herb

Lumière

Full shade to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière faible

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

24 inches

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 8

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its natural forest floor habitat. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as it prefers to stay cool and damp. It can spread quickly, so keep an eye on its footprint in your garden beds.

Arrosage

Ensure the soil stays damp but not waterlogged.

Engrais

A light application of organic compost in spring is plenty.

Taille

Cut back dead stems in late autumn or early spring.

Rempotage

Divide clumps every few years to keep the plant vigorous.

Sol

Humus rich and moist

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly acidic

Température

-20 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

There is no significant toxicity reported for this plant.

Enfants

The small, sticky burrs can be a nuisance if they get stuck in hair or clothing.

Allergènes de contact

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilité

This plant is not considered edible and should be avoided.

Comment l'identifier

• Opposite ovate leaves with pointed tips
• Small white or pinkish flowers
• Two petals per flower
• Hooked bristles on fruit capsules
• Slender stems reaching knee height

Hauteur

0,2 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,9m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, pink, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

green, brown, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during periods of high humidity.

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Group this plant with other shade lovers that enjoy consistent moisture to create a lush woodland display.

Bonnes associations

• Anémone des bois — They share similar requirements for moist, shaded woodland environments.
• Asarum canadense — This makes a lovely, low growing companion for shaded areas.

Espèces similaires

• Circaea alpina — It is a smaller, more delicate relative found in cooler, higher elevations.

Science

Famille

Onagraceae

Genre

Circaea

Ordre

Myrtales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North America.

Préservation

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in moist, shaded woodland floors where it competes for light under the canopy.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, flies

Utilisations

woodland garden, shade groundcover

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is it invasive?

It can be aggressive in small gardens due to its spreading rhizomes.

Does it need full sun?

No, it prefers deep to partial shade.

D'où vient le nom

The name Circaea honors the sorceress Circe, while lutetiana refers to Lutetia, the ancient name for Paris.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly known as enchanter's nightshade.
• The genus name refers to Circe, the Greek enchantress, due to its woodland habitat.
• It spreads via underground rhizomes to form colonies.

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• Plantes d'ombre