Chloranthus japonicus
Also Known As
- Japanese Chloranthus
Plant type
perennial, aquatic
size
- H: 24"
- W: 36"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Chloranthus japonicus plant details
Chloranthus japonicus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay and gritty soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chloranthus japonicus
- Plant type: perennial aquatic
- Plant family: chloranthaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 36 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: clumping, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chloranthus japonicus
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Chloranthus japonicus is an unusual and rare shade perennial that emerges in early spring with warm burgundy stems with a whorl of four mid green, textured, slightly shiny, serrated leaves each about 3-5 inches long topped with a short spike of feathery white flowers that Tony Avent describes as resembling an "electrocuted pipe cleaner". How can you resist? Clumps grow to about 16 inches high and wide. Average to moist soils in part sun to part shade.
Blooms: spring, white-bottlebrush like flowers/ rare, distinch woodland perennial Zone 5-9. 12"-24", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained
Gardening facts about Chloranthus japonicus plant
How to Grow Chloranthus japonicus
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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