Paris polyphylla Chamaerops to see these magnificent specimens

to see these magnificent specimens growing in dense shade under tree-size camellias

If you manage to kill yours

the entire clump flowers at one time and then rests before another flowering period

but only in spring

the clumps are topped with 2

Paris polyphylla Chamaerops to see these magnificent specimensStrange 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