PATRINIA aff. punctiflora
Large
Part shade
Shade
Yellow
Reasonable soil
Well drained soil
Summer
Multiple
Pollinator friendly
100% Peat Free
Description
Patrinia aff. punctiflora
Height x Spread:130 cm x 50cm
This Chinese, herbaceous perennial forms a statuesque display of heavily branched flower heads above a basal rosette of lobed or divided leaves. From July to September large sprays of small yellow flowers are produced in clusters that later become attractive seed heads.
Best in any moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade, this plant is a magnet for butterflies when the flowers open.
Ideal for the back of the border this plant partners well with Agastache, tall Salvia, Leucanthemum, Echinops, Verbascum and Delphiniums as well as tall grasses like Calamagrostis.
Ideal for informal, cottage and wildlife gardens as well as beds and borders.
Cut back old stems in spring.
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LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Phyllis Smith'
Finely cut, spidery, pure white petals surround a golden yellow centre during midsummer. Narrow dark green foliage covers the erect stems of this clump-forming perennial.
SALVIA 'Indigo Spires'
Tall spikes of deep indigo purple flowers are held on branching purple-green stems above bushy mid green foliage. Available for Mail Order from April - August
AGASTACHE 'Blackadder'
If you want to attract butterflies to your garden Agastache 'Blackadder' should be on your list, they love its rich purple bottlebrush-like flowers.
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Commonly known as Feather Reed Grass , Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' is a clump-forming grass which can be used to create strong vertical lines within the garden. Linear green foliage arches from....
