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Red-Leafed Mukdenia

Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'

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

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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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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.
Bloom Time Mid-spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth Rate Slow
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
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 Instructions 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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DescriptionFanned, 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.
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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Red-Leafed Mukdenia produce flowers?
Mid-spring
Is Red-Leafed Mukdenia evergreen or deciduous?
Red-Leafed Mukdenia is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Red-Leafed Mukdenia?
Red-Leafed Mukdenia is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
How fast does Red-Leafed Mukdenia grow?
Red-Leafed Mukdenia has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Red-Leafed Mukdenia in my landscape?
Red-Leafed Mukdenia is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
How can I use Red-Leafed Mukdenia in my garden design?
Excellent in woodland gardens or displayed in a container.
What color are Red-Leafed Mukdenia flowers?
Red-Leafed Mukdenia produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Red-Leafed Mukdenia?
Red-Leafed Mukdenia has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Red-Leafed Mukdenia?
Good companion plants for Red-Leafed Mukdenia include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Red-Leafed Mukdenia?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.