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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.367.100 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Mukdenia rossii Crimson Fans |
| Common name : Mukdenia |
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| (=‘Karasuba’) A distant cousin to Coral Bells, this is a woodland treasure native to China. It forms a low mound of large, bold maple-shaped leaves, bronze-green in spring, later becoming deep green with stunning crimson tips. Small white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring before the leaves. Must have an evenly moist, rich woodland soil. Deciduous in winter. Clumps slowly spread to form a small patch, which may be divided carefully in the spring every 4 years or so. Combines beautifully with Hakonechloa, the Japanese Woodland Grass. Ideal for edging, and also gorgeous in containers. May prove to be hardy to Zone 3 or colder. Apparently ‘Karasuba’ is the original and therefore correct Japanese cultivar name.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Edging
Specimen
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
30-40 cm
12-16 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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