Acanthus-leaved mukdenia Mukdenia acanthifolia

ABOUT
M. acanthifolia is a rhizomatous perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in autumn. The flowers, which start to appear in early spring before the leaves, consist of large sprays of small, creamy-white, star-shaped blooms with green eyes
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Saxifragaceae
Synonyms
acanthus-leaved mukdenia
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Soil
SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or divide in spring
Pests
May be affected by slugs and snails
Diseases
Generally disease free
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