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HomePlant EncyclopediaFly-poison

Fly-poison

Amianthium muscitoxicum

Melanthiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental

About this plant

Amianthium muscitoxicum, commonly known as fly-poison, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Melanthiaceae family. It typically grows to a height of 0.6–1.5 meters and features white and green flowers that bloom in June and July. This plant prefers part shade and medium water conditions, thriving in loamy and peaty soils within USDA zones 4–8. It is not fragrant, does not attract pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty

Height

0.6–1.5 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

Calendar
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Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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