Red-Leafed Mukdenia

Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'

Pronunciation: muck--DEE-nee-uh ROSS-ee-eye
SKU #04725
3-9

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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.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly forms a clump to 1 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9

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Bloom TimeMid-spring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Design IdeasExcellent in woodland gardens or displayed in a container.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care InstructionsPrefers 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.
Details
Bloom TimeMid-spring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Design IdeasExcellent in woodland gardens or displayed in a container.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers 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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