Elatostema umbellata Dents de Kyoto PB 04-1002

Elatostema umbellata 'Dents de Kyoto' PB 04-1002

Our Ref No : 21715
9 cm
0 in stock
£4.99
1.5 Lt
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£8.99
A rather interesting and unusual member of the nettle family from Japan. Collected by Patrick Blanc, It inhabits moist shady spots and has a beautiful semi trailing habit. Serrated leaves on arching stems bear small greenish white flowers March-May. Purple bulbils form in the leaf axils . Can be eaten as a wild vegetable. Height 20-30 cm. Interesting, forming a lush green mound. Associates well with another shade lovers especially ferns.
Common NameTawhiti-para
Approx Height (10 yrs.)15-30 cm (6-12")
Soil TypeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
AspectShade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Flower ColourWhite
Plant TypeHerbaceous
Perennials
A rather interesting and unusual member of the nettle family from Japan. Collected by Patrick Blanc, It inhabits moist shady spots and has a beautiful semi trailing habit. Serrated leaves on arching stems bear small greenish white flowers March-May. Purple bulbils form in the leaf axils . Can be eaten as a wild vegetable. Height 20-30 cm. Interesting, forming a lush green mound. Associates well with another shade lovers especially ferns.

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