Melanthium

Melanthium

Melanthium is a small genus of perennials, closely related to Veratrum. They are tall plants with white to cream-coloured flowers. The plants give the garden a natural look. The flowers of Melanthium attract many insects, while the leaves attract snails. Melanthium thrives best in moist to wet soil, in full sun to partial shade. The soil must contain sufficient nutrients. It can take several years before Melanthium starts to flower. A real plant for enthusiasts.