General Culture:
Best grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
A somewhat shrubby, herbaceous perennial with erect, purplish stems typically growing 3-4.5' tall. Features coarsely toothed, deeply lobed, maple-like leaves (to 8" across) which are perhaps the most outstanding feature of the plant. Narrow, drooping, waxy, bell-shaped yellow flowers (1.5" long) appear in both terminal and upper leaf axillary clusters (cymes), usually three flowers per cluster, from late summer to early autumn. Flowers give way to somewhat grotesquely interesting, three-horned, brownish-green seed capsules. Sometimes commonly called yellow waxbells. Some authorities include northeast China in this plant's native range.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Unique and interesting plant for the shaded border or woodland garden.
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