Tofieldia nuda 'Syoki-hanazuisen'

Tofieldia nuda c.v.

Flower name
Tofieldia nuda 'Syoki-hanazuisen'
Scientific name
Tofieldia nuda c.v.
Alias鍾馗花石菖
Place of origincultivated variety
Place of floweringGarden, Cut flowers, flower arrangement, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJuly, August, September

What is Tofieldia nuda 'Syoki-hanazuisen'

Tofieldia nuda 'Syoki-hanazuisen' (Tofieldia nuda c.v.) is a cultivated variety of Tofieldia nuda, a native Japanese plant in the Tofieldiaceae family.
It typically grows to a height of 20–30 cm. Its basal leaves are sword-shaped, with lengths of 5–25 cm, an entire margin, and alternate arrangement.
From July to September, it produces racemes of small, six-petaled white flowers. In this cultivated variety, the flower spikes are longer and denser with white blooms.
After flowering, it forms elliptical capsules.

Uses: Shoki Hana Zekisho is often used as a garden or potted plant and in floral arrangements. Its delicate blossoms are also suitable for tea room decoration.

Origin of Name:
The Japanese name, "Shoki Hana Zekisho," is derived from the appearance of the elongated white flower spikes, which resemble the beard of the Taoist deity Shoki. The genus name "Tofieldia" honors British botanist Dr. Thomas Tofield, while the species name "nuda" means "bare."

Common Name: Shoki Hana Zekisho (Tofieldia nuda c.v.)
Scientific Name: Tofieldia nuda c.v.
Family and Genus: Plant kingdom, Angiosperms, Monocots, Order Alismatales, Family Tofieldiaceae, Genus Tofieldia
Origin: Cultivated variety native to Japan
Growth Form: Cold-hardy perennial, deciduous in winter
Sunlight: Partial shade to dappled sunlight, well-drained soil
Height: 20–30 cm
Leaves: Basal, sword-shaped, measuring 5–25 cm, entire margin, arranged alternately
Flowering Period: July to September
Inflorescence Type: Racemose, bearing small, six-petaled white flowers on elongated stalks (0.5–1 cm)
Fruit Type: Elliptical capsule
Uses: Suitable for gardens, potted displays, cut flowers, and tea rooms