Kerria japonica
Rosaceae
Deciduous, Shrubs
Native to China and Japan. Open, graceful, rounded shrub to 6 ft. high, with 8-ft. spread. (The more common 'Pleniflora' grows to 10 ft. tall and wide, with double flowers.) Slender stems are yellowish green to bright green in winter, providing welcome color in cold climates. Toothed, heavily veined bright green leaves somewhat triangular, 2–4 in. long. They unfold early in spring, turn yellow in fall. Flowers are similar to small (1 1/4- to 2-in.), single, yellow roses and appear in spring. Plant continues to bloom off and on into early summer.
Miscanthus sinensis
Native to Japan, Korea, China. Variable in size and foliage. Blooms in late summer or fall. Flowers ar...
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata
From Asia. Rampant woody vine climbs 20 to 30 ft. by stem tendrils. Large, handsome, three-lobed, 2 1/...
Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'
This variety of rue is dense and compact, with a fine gray-blue color.
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