Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'

( muck - DEEN - ee - uh     RAW - see   'Crimson Fans' )

At-A-Glance Information

Commonly called Red-Leafed Mukdenia (and also known under the botanical name Aceriphyllum rossii), this deciduous perennial plant needs full sun to partial shade and moderate to regular water. These plants are prized for their beautiful foliage and are native to northeastern Asia. Leaves are bronzey in summertime and mature to be red-streaked or flushed. These plants grow to form colonies from clumps 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide. Flowers are white, bell-shaped and appear in early springtime. A similar variety is Mukdenia rossii 'Karasuba'. These plants grow best in zones 2A-9 and 14-24. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Caring for Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'

Plant 2-3 feet apart when being used as a groundcover. 

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

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Videos

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Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 447, Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'
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