| Add a note of cool serenity to a woodland garden with these lovely Asian imports. Broad, maple-like leaves on sturdy purple-red stems form a dense mass. From late summer into fall it is spangles with hanging blossoms in creamy white, yellow or apricot. The overlapping petals form an intriguing shape like a badminton shuttlecock. Give them deep, moist, humus-rich, lime-free soil and partial sun. Growing from seed is a challenge -- they take 10 months to germinate -- so it is best to buy starter plants in pots. Plants spread slowly, forming good-sized clumps that can be divided in early spring before new growth begins. |
An elegant herbaceous perennial with creamy yellow flowers that resemble a badminton shuttlecock. Best in deep, rich, moist soils.
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Attributes - Kirengeshoma palmata
Plant Type: Perennial
Bloom Season: Late Summer through Early Fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 3 ft. to 4 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
Sunlight: Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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