The perfect perennial for spring interest in the shade garden. Finely dissected green leaves have dramatic dark burgundy centers and form a rounded, clumping habit. Creamy bottlebrush-like flowers.
Foliage Interest
Winter Interest
Attracts:
Bees
Native to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height Category:
Short
Garden Height:
8 - 10 Inches20cm - 25cm
Scape Height:
18 - 20 Inches46cm - 51cm
Spacing:
16 - 18 Inches41cm - 46cm
Spread:
16 - 18 Inches41cm - 46cm
Flower Colors:
White
Flower Shade:
Cream
Foliage Colors:
Green
Foliage Shade:
Green
Habit:
Clump Forming
Container Role:
Filler
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
Part Shade to Shade
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Bloom Time:
Spring
Hardiness Zones:
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Water Category:
Average
Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Soil PH Category:
Acidic Soil
Neutral Soil
Uses:
Border Plant
Container
Cut Flower
Edging Plant
Landscape
Mass Planting
Maintenance Notes:
This woodland perennial thrives in partial to full shade and humus-rich, moisture retentive soil. It is evergreen in many climates.