Peltoboykinia tellimoides

Also Known As

Boykinia tellimoides
Yawato Weed
Yawato-so

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Peltoboykinia tellimoides plant details

Peltoboykinia tellimoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peltoboykinia tellimoides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, monocarpic, rare, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peltoboykinia tellimoides

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A nearly monotypic genus there are only two closely related species, tellimoides is a very rare thing confined to a few wooded mountains in Honshu, the similar P. wantanabei is found on Shikoku and Kyushu. A large-leafed woodland saxifrage, foliage is a bit reminiscent of Darmera, however it bears cymes of bell shaped yellow saxifrage flowers on 2-3' stems in early summer. It has proven to be fully hardy here with no special protection; indeed, for such a rare woodlander it is virtually indestructible. ZONE 4