Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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Triosteum himalayanum
Also Known As
- Horse Gentain
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Triosteum himalayanum plant details
Triosteum himalayanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Triosteum himalayanum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Triosteum himalayanum
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Not that it especially matters, but the bloom time is in June. Most notable are the clusters of marble-sized bright red-orange berries that follow, collared by large, horizontal textural leaves. And we're making an educated guess that if this plant is yak-resistant it might also be deer-resistant (yaks presumably having less choice for forage) !?! 2' x 2'
Minimum temperature: -30?F
One of the few plants the damn yaks don't eat up in the Tibetan Plateau which explains why we were able to collect seed of this herbaceous honeysuckle relative. Bold leaves with absolutely nothing flowers in June which yield smashing clusters of marble-sized red fruit.
By: Far Reaches Farm
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Gardening facts about Triosteum himalayanum plant
How to Grow Triosteum himalayanum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka White Feverwort
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 20"-30"
Width: 30"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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