Family: Hydrangeaceae
(Hydrangea Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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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: narrow, drooping, waxy, yellow bell-shaped flowers
(1.5 inches long with five petals) in clusters (usually 3-5 flowers per
cluster) on slender, maroon stems; mature to three-horned brownish-green seed
capsules; small tan seeds have papery wings
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Light: part shade to full shade
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Soil: well-drained, moist, acidic,
humusy
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Moisture: medium
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Use: shaded border or woodland garden
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Care: easy are; cut foliage back to
ground after freeze in fall; propagate large clumps by division in early spring
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; early growth may be attacked by slugs
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Native to: Japan, Korea
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Notes: shrub-like, herbaceous perennial
with strong, erect purplish stems; foliage consists of opposite,
coarsely-toothed, deeply lobed, maple-like leaves (to 8 inches across); if not
killed by early frost, leaves may turn gold in late autumn; grown as much for
its foliage interest as its flowers
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F221
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