kirengeshoma
Kirengeshoma palmata
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Soft yellow
Notes
Kirengeshoma (Kirengeshoma palmata) is a perennial for woodland gardens, shade borders, and mixed beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 36 to 48 inches tall and 24 to 36 inches wide. Soft yellow flowers open from early to late summer and again in early autumn.
Pairs well with Lady in Red lady fern, Wedding Gown bigleaf hydrangea, and Bergenia.
Native range
Korea.