Patrinia triloba
three-leaved patrinia
A clump-forming perennial up to 50cm tall, with palmately lobed, mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Branching stems support flower heads 10cm across consisting of small, trumpet-shaped, scented, yellow flowers with five petal lobes
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Patrinia are clump-forming, herbaceous perennials with long-stemmed sprays of small, yellow or white flowers. The leaves are mainly basal, mid- to dark green, nearly always lobed or divided
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in partial or deep shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back stems after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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