Photo of Deinanthe bifida foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Deinanthe bifida

Also Known As

  • Two-lobed False Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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Deinanthe bifida plant details

Deinanthe bifida is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Deinanthe bifida

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deinanthe bifida

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deinanthe bifida is an unusual herbaceous Japanese hydrangea relative forms clumps of beautiful textured foliage that splits into two lobes at the tip of each leaf like the tongue of an overweight snake. In early summer intriguing white flowers emerge above the foliage. Slowly spreading rhizomes eventually form a mounded three foot wide clump. A wonderful addition to the shade garden.
Blooms: spring, white, waxy/ deciduous, toothed foliage Zone 4-9. 18", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained
Uncommon herbaceous Chinese Hydrangea relative named for the distinctive cleft or bifid leaves. Pale green foliage with terminal clusters of white flowers showing their affinity to Hydrangeas. Dies to ground in winter. Shade or morning sun and not too dry.

Gardening facts about Deinanthe bifida plant

How to Grow Deinanthe bifida

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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