Currant-Leaved Ninebark

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

Korea, Russian Federation

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Iowa State University

Description

A profusely branching, dense shrub with arching branches and exfoliating bark. This species differs from P. amurensis by having glabrous leaves with simple and stellate hairs only along the veins below. In addition, follicles are glabrous and slightly shorter than or as long as sepals. Flowers occur in May, fruits in August. Flowers and fruits are similar to the native Ninebark. The species occus on stony slopes in east Asia.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4