Alexandrian Laurel is the common name for this evergreen shrub that is a member of the lily family. Common as a cut foliage component in bouquets- it lasts for weeks in a vase. Arching glossy evergreen plant with handsome foliage year round. To 3′ x 5′ wide forming expanding clumps. Tiny flowers transform to showy orange/ red fruits which hold for months on the plant. Part shade to full shade- including the worst dry shade. Regular summer water or very little when established. Moderately slow growing- about 2 new stems per year. Rich to average well drained soil. Great plant for dust dry entryways or under stairwells. Very cold hardy and long lived. Moderate deer resistance.
Danae racemosa
Family: Liliaceae Genus: Danae
Plant type: Shrub
Biomes/Growing conditions: Deer Resistance, Dry Shade, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn6b 0º to -5ºF
Foliage color: Dark Green
Foliage season: Evergreen