Yawata Weed

Peltoboykinia tellimoides Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

Japan

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Heronswood

Description

Plants 35-85 cm tall; basal leaves orbicular to cordate; flowers cream to pale yellow, borne in terminal cymes in early summer [DS 350]. A bold plant with 8" diameter nearly orbicular leaves, forming large clumps to 2' in height; yellowish flowers in summer; requires adequate moisture [DS 374].

USDA Hardiness Zone

7