Cryptotaenia japonica f. atropurpurea

Also Known As

Cryptotaenia japonica 'Atropurpurea'
Cryptotaenia japonica 'Purpurea'
Atropurpurea Japanese Honeywort
Atropurpurea Japanese Parsley
Japanese Parsley

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Cryptotaenia japonica f. atropurpurea plant details

Cryptotaenia japonica f. atropurpurea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with black, bronze, chocolate and purple foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptotaenia japonica f. atropurpurea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen black, bronze, chocolate and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: self-sowing, wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptotaenia japonica f. atropurpurea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new addition to the palette of American gardeners has wide leaves which keep their attractive bronzy color even in the shade with Hostas. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Unusual perennial with cayenne-chocolate color foliage that resembles parsley, wrapped around 18" stems…clumps out about 1' wide – Subtle pink flowers from red buds in summer – Prefers light shade, but tolerates more sun or shade – Not fussy about soils – Tolerates some drought when established – This species deserves more attention!!

By: Secret Garden Growers

I'm rather fond of this plant, a neat little clump growing 1-2 feet tall with very dark purple-brown leaves. It has very small light pink/lavender flowers in the summer, but the real point here is the foliage. It will take anything from sun to shade, and the dark leaves make everything around it look wonderful. In our climate, it self-sows with admirable restraint, but I know that further South and in the Pacific NW it can be a terrible weed, so plant with care. Zone 5.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Dark leaves, small pink flowers, self seeding part- shade plant.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Chocolate colored maple-like foliage is always attractive. Branching stems to 18" terminate with tiny pale pink flowers. Not long-lived but self-sows.