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.