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Saruma henryi

  • Perennial
  • 5-50 cm high
  • Yellow flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
  • Semi-evergreen

Garden use

Use

Along path Border Small garden Woodland Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Rockgarden

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant Semi wintergreen Very long ornamental value

Growth

Fast

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 5 - 50 cm
Flowering time April - October
Flower colour sulfur yellow
Growth habit ascending
Growth rate fast
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
Moisture moist
Soil pervious
Tolerates dry soils

Botanical information

Botanical name Saruma henryi
Genus Saruma
Family Aristolochiaceae