Paris quadrifolia is a woodland plant native across Eurasia from Spain to northern China. Plants reach 15-35 cm and produce a whorl of four leaves, very similar to Trillium, but the latter has a whorl of three leaves. The flowers of Paris are solitary with four narrow thread-like green petals and four slightly wider green petaloid sepals. After pollination, plants produce a solitary blueberry-like fruit.
In the wild, this species always grows over limestone, in old woodlands or along streamsides where the soil is moist and organic-rich. It is hardy to zone 4.
In the wild, plants bloom throughout May and June.
Paris prefers a shady location with organic-rich, evenly moist soil. The pH should be near neutral. Paris resent transplanting so it is best to start with a young plant and leave it once planted.
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