Mukdenia rossii 'Karasuba'

Fall Color

Common Name: Red Leafed Mukdenia

Looking for something different? This unique Heuchera relative native to China has large, green, fan-shaped leaves. Beginning in summer, red pigmentation begins to creep inward from the edges and by fall, they are fire red. The foliage forms a low, spreading mound.

Delicate white, star-shaped flowers appear just above the foliage in mid to late spring, but this plant is grown mainly for its attractive foliage.

Try Mukdenia 'Karasuba' in containers or as a slowly spreading groundcover in part shade.

Height:

8.0-12.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Edging Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Mukdenia can be found growing naturally in the woodlands of China and prefers this type of growing environment. Plant it in humus rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Clumps can be divided about every 4 years or so.

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