Nippon Lily

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Common Name:	Nippon Lily
Scientific Name:	Rohdea japonica
Other Name(s):	Aka Sacred Lily
Category:	Herb/Forb
Habit:	Perennial
Texture:	Medium-textured
Bloom Color:	White to pale yellow
Bloom Season:	Summer
Fruit Description:	Inconspicuous flowers later provide showy cones of red berries nestled in the foliage
Fragrance:	Deep green, leathery leaves spring from a central growing point
Height of Plant:	1 1/2-2 ft.
Spread of Plant:	1-2 ft.
Growth Rate:	Slow
Hardiness:	USDA Zones 6a - 10b
Light Requirements:	Light shade to shade
Water Usage:	Mesic
Native Range:	Japan
Maintenance:	Low
Photographer:	Richard Buggeln
Location:	Japanese Garden