About
A large, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial to about 1.5m tall from the mountains of China and Korea with broadly kidney-shaped to heart-shaped, deeply toothed, dark green basal leaves and tall, robust stems bearing dense racemes of rich, bright yellow, daisy-like flowerheads in late summer. A bold waterside or large border perennial for moist, fertile, humus-rich soil.
About the genus
Pellia is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.