Photo of Triosteum himalayanum foliage, fruit 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

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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.

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

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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