Kirengeshoma palmata (Hydrangeaceae)
A genus of only two species from Korea and Northern Japan. It grows in an open woodland or on the edges in damp, slightly acid soil. K. palmata is a clump forming perennial that increases slowly from short rhizomes. It puts up 2’-4’ long stems with elegant maple-like leaves that decrease in size as they reach the top. Nodding, terminal, pale yellow flowers form at the top in late summer and early autumn. They have a thick, kind of fleshy feel which has given them the common name yellow wax bells. A wonderful and uncommon addition to the woodland garden.
A genus of only two species from Korea and Northern Japan. It grows in an open woodland or on the edges in damp, slightly acid soil. K. palmata is a clump forming perennial that increases slowly from short rhizomes. It puts up 2’-4’ long stems with elegant maple-like leaves that decrease in size as they reach the top. Nodding, terminal, pale yellow flowers form at the top in late summer and early autumn. They have a thick, kind of fleshy feel which has given them the common name yellow wax bells. A wonderful and uncommon addition to the woodland garden.
A genus of only two species from Korea and Northern Japan. It grows in an open woodland or on the edges in damp, slightly acid soil. K. palmata is a clump forming perennial that increases slowly from short rhizomes. It puts up 2’-4’ long stems with elegant maple-like leaves that decrease in size as they reach the top. Nodding, terminal, pale yellow flowers form at the top in late summer and early autumn. They have a thick, kind of fleshy feel which has given them the common name yellow wax bells. A wonderful and uncommon addition to the woodland garden.