Deinanthe bifida

Deinanthe bifida is a rare hydrangea relative with beautiful foliage and cool, white flowers.

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

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Mountainous forests.

Award:  AGM

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