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    • Photo of Kirengeshoma palmata foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Also Known As

    • Yellow Wax Bells

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    4"x 5" | $19

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    Kirengeshoma palmata plant details

    Kirengeshoma palmata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kirengeshoma palmata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: hydrangeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: black stems, showy seedheads

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kirengeshoma palmata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic and rich

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A unique plant of great beauty (Thomas); Japanese dignitary with ebony stems [and in fall] loose, airy flights of ivory shuttlecocks 2" long in harmony with that line and deportment pervading the entire plant? (Johnson). S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Kirengeshoma palmata or Korean waxbells is a tall stately herbaceous plant from the Hydrangea family for the shade garden with wonderful serrated maple-like leaves and elegant creamy yellow bell flowers in summer and fall. A must for the woodland and shade gardens especially since it offers a tall vertical element that is less available from other shade denizens. Looks great with ferns, cobra lilies and hydrangeas.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Yellow wax bells is a fantastic and under-utilized plant for shaded gardens. This herbaceous Hydrangea relative reaches nearly 4' tall and wide and makes a great broad-leaved background plant during the season. In fall (September in my garden) it produces beautiful waxy bell-shaped flowers in a soft butter yellow.? This great plant belongs in EVERY shade border!

    By: Botanophilia

    During the heat of summer Yellow Waxbell's large leaves and bold stature, 4', will bring a soothing presence to a shaded corner of the garden. Give ample moisture and protection from afternoon sun. Early to mid summer brings large pale yellow flowers in terminal clusters over an extended period.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Native to mountains in Korea and Japan, this shade-loving, deciduous perennial has large, dark green and shiny, maple-shaped leaves on stems to 4' tall forming clumps to 2-3' wide, all decorated in late summer with clusters of showy, pale yellow bells at the end of each stem. Performs best in rich, composty soil with regular summer water in part to full shade. Can be divided in early spring just as new growth appears. Frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Blooms: summer-fall, waxy, yellow/ palmate, gray-green foliage Zone 4-9. 2', Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Large leaves, silvery when they first emerge in spring. Up to 4 feet tall (ours rarely gets above 3). Like ample moisture, but not boggy conditions. Protect from afternoon sun. Pale yellow flowers early to mid-summer. Zones 5-9

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    A bold foliage plant for the shade garden with light green large maple-like leaves. In late summer and early fall, soft yellow waxy bells appear followed by curious seed pods. Best in partial shade where it will reach 3-4' tall and 4-5' wide over time. Deer resistant!

    By: Avant Gardens

    Multistemmed plant with large leaves getting 4' or so high with mid summer yellow flowers at the ends of the stems. A very choice perennial and valuable for the late season flowers.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Exquisite tear drop shaped primrose yellow flowers on 30" stems. Handsome palmate leaves. Good soil with summer irrigation.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    An Asian perennial with maple looking leaves. This 2' plant won't look like much until August when the large green buds develop. The thickened petals of the flowers will create a shuttlecock shape. Kirengshoma must have shade and will form an arching plant for late summer color. This is a fine plant to grow under magnolias and other small trees.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Kirengeshoma palmata plant

    How to Grow Kirengeshoma palmata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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