{"title":"Danae","description":"\u003cp\u003eDanae (poet's laurel) is a monotypic (just one species) genus of small shrub-like plants native to western Asia that, based on the latest genetic studies, is related to \u003ca title=\"See our Ruscus collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/ruscus\"\u003eRuscus\u003c\/a\u003e, Aspidistra, Rohdea and Liriope. The sole species, \u003cem\u003eDanae racemosa\u003c\/em\u003e, is a very slow growing (6-7 years from seed to sale) evergreen perennial plant that eventually reaches 2-3' tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDanae is grown for its shiny green cladodes (structures that look like leaves but are actually flattened branches) which provide a lush, formal, evergreen structure in the garden. Gardeners grow danae for its extreme shade tolerance and shrub-like characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePoet's Laurel produces small white flowers followed by large, showy, orange berries in fall and winter which look great in the garden as well as in cut flower arrangements. \u003ca title=\"Poet's Laurel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/danae-racemosa-poets-laurel\"\u003ePoet's Laurel\u003c\/a\u003e is very easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant, and thrives in either sandy or clay soils...perfect under large trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDanae has a long history of symbolic use, representing praise for a victory or great acheivement. The laurel crown portrayed in ancient Greek and Roman sculptures and paintings was often made from danae. These ancient peoples harvested the flexible stems, wove them into circular or horseshoe-shaped wreaths and crowns and bestowed them upon scholars, Olympic victors, generals, kings, and offered them to their gods. If those heroes went on to spend the rest of their lives living off of their past glories, they were said to be \"resting on their laurels\". In medieval times, a poet or scholar who completed a bachelor's or master's degree was awarded a laurel crown and was referred to as a baccalaureate or laureate respectively. If you're looking to buy a poet's laurel for your woodland shade garden, we hope you will check out our danae plants for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Article on Danae racemosa\" href=\"..\/blogs\/articles\/danae-racemosa\"\u003earticle on Danae racemosa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"danae-racemosa","title":"Danae racemosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Iran and other nearby Middle Eastern countries comes one of our favorite garden plants, Danae racemosa. The highly coveted \u003ca title=\"Read more about poet's laurel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/danae-racemosa-poets-laurel\"\u003epoet's laurel\u003c\/a\u003e will never be found at Wal-Mart...due to its slow speed of propagation. From seed, danae takes 5-7 years to become a sellable plant! Prized by florists and gardeners alike, the 4' long green stems that arch outward from a central clump, are clothed with thick waxy-green leaves that remain evergreen all winter. After establishment, poet's laurel clumps are laden with marble-sized reddish-orange ornamental berries in fall...incredibly easy, durable, and drought-tolerant for even the deepest of shady areas! In Greek mythology, Danae was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/aPEkXWT52UY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024749765,"sku":"2614","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Danae-racemosa.i-2614.s-65988.r-1.jpg?v=1791122793"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Danae-racemosa-1900x350.jpg?v=1683045180","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/danae.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}