Patrinia

( pah - TREE - nee - ah )

At-A-Glance Information

Patrinia is a genus of perennial plants that needs full sun and regular water. They are native to eastern Asia and form attractive mounds of foliage. In summer, tall stems hold clusters of tiny flowers that are long-lasting as cut flowers. They are great additions to perennial borders. 

Patrinia Species and Varietals

Patrinia is a genus in the plant family Caprifoliaceae and includes 14 species. The genus is named for French mineralogist Eugene L. M. Patrin. Patrinia grows best in zones 2b-6 and 15-17. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Patrinia gibbosa (Swollen Patrinia)
This species is native to Japan and the Kuril Islands. These perennial flowering plants form clumps of foliage over time. This species is smaller than the better-known Patrinia scabiosifolia. reaching up to just 2 feet tall when mature. Flowers produced by these plants are yellow, and bloom in terminal inflorescences. Leaves are large, wrinkled and light green; stems are dark red to reddish-green.

Patrinia scabiosifolia (Eastern Valerian, Golden Lace)
Reaches 4-6 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Stems produce spreading clusters of foliage with tiny yellow flowers. The stems are somewhat see-through. These plants are native to southeastern Siberia, Mongolian, eastern Russia, China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and the Ryukyu Islands.

Patrinia villosa
Grows to 2-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with tiny white flowers blooming in late summertime. These plants form clumps of foliage 2-3 feet tall.

Caring for Patrinia

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

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Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

Wikipedia: Patrinia
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 477, Patrinia
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