Deinanthe bifida
Deinanthe bifida is a rare hydrangea relative with beautiful foliage and cool, white flowers.
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Deinanthe bifida is an unusual herbaceous Japanese hydrangea relative forms clumps of beautiful textured foliage that splits into two lobes at the tip of each leaf like the tongue of an overweight snake. In early summer intriguing white flowers emerge above the foliage. Slowly spreading rhizomes eventually form a mounded three foot wide clump. A wonderful addition to the shade garden.
Common Name: Two-Lobed False Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangaceae (The Hydrangea Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountainous forests.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: