Red-Leafed Mukdenia
Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'
Description | Fanned, maple-like leaves emerge bright green in spring, age to bronze-green, and by summer mature to green with bright red streaks. In early spring, white bell-shaped flowers dance above the foliage. Excellent for use as a groundcover for woodland gardens, an accent for borders, or to tuck into containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Mid-spring |
Mature Size | Slowly forms a clump to 1 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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Design Ideas | Excellent in woodland gardens or displayed in a container. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care | Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Thrives in dappled shade; tolerates sun in cool northern zones. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Space 2 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants fill in. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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North 40 Outfitters 9646 U.S. Rte 2
Spokane, Washington 99224 -
River Ridge Hardware West 2803 Garland
Spokane, Washington 99205 -
Judy's Enchanted Garden Center 2628 W. Northwest Blvd.
Spokane, Washington 99205
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