Red-Leafed Mukdenia
Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'
SKU
4725
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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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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Botanical Pronunciation | muck--DEE-nee-uh ROSS-ee-eye |
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Average Size at Maturity | Slowly forms a clump to 1 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Mid-Spring |
Design Ideas | Excellent in woodland gardens or displayed in a container. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Key Feature | Dramatic foliage color |
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

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