Family: Ranunculaceae
(Buttercup Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-7
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Height: 3-4 feet
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Spread: 2-3 feet
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Bloom Time: June to July
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Bloom: tiny astilbe-like white flowers in panicles that arch
above foliage
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Light: part shade to full shade
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Soil: prefers moist, humusy rich soils
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Moisture: medium
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Use: effective in woodland gardens and
other moist but shaded areas
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Care: low maintenance
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Concerns: foliage decline in hot summers or
drought; watch for slugs
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Native to: northern China
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Notes: valued for unique, large, rounded
foliage and architectural interest; leaves have a shield-like appeaerance
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D125
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