Mukdenia rossii

Crimson Fans

Aceriphyllum rossii, Mukdenia rossii 'Karasuba'

Deciduous, Herbaceous Groundcover, Perennial

Can be a bit tricky to make happy, but wonderful foliage is worth the effort if you can find a spot for it. Wants regular moisture and protection from afternoon sun. This ground-covering perennial is a relative to the widely-known and widely-grown heuchera. It is a clumping, mounding perennial that gets about 12 to 18" tall and wide—perhaps a bit larger if very happy. Best in well-drained soil with generous water until established. After which, it is a bit more drought-tolerant. In spring the leaves are a bright, shiny green accompanied by puffs of white flowers.  Late in the season, the foliage color deepens to rich autumnal tones, with a reddish-orange cast. Grow in sun to part shade.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 9 - 18 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Mounding
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attractive Foliage, Dwarf / Compact Plant

Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Red Orange Leaf Shape: Palm-shaped

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, White
Bloom Season: Spring


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Small Gardens

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, mid-plane filler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading

Suitable Substitutes

Perfect Partners

Adiantum venustum | Himalayan maidenhair fern

Plant Combos