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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Deinanthe bifida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root
Edible Uses:
Young leaves - cooked[105, 177]. Root - cooked[105, 177].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Requires a cool rich well-drained peaty soil with shelter from the wind[1, 175]. Intolerant of drought[1]. Requires shade, at least from the morning sun, in spring and autumn[175]. A slow-growing plant[188], it does well in a rock garden[188].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best surface sown as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse[200]. Do not allow the compost to dry out. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 2 months at 18°c[175]. Surface sow stored seed in early spring. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. When large enough, plant them out in early autumn or in spring. Division in spring[188].
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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