Kirengeshoma palmata

Kirengeshoma palmata is a perennial native to Japanese woodlands, with waxy, butter-yellow flowers. This striking plant forms magnificent clumps of palmate leaves.

In early spring, Kirengeshoma palmata forms stems emerging from the soil. They are adorned with lovely palmate and toothed leaves with shallow lobes, reaching over 20cm (8in) in length (excluding the petiole) under favourable conditions.

In late summer, beautiful pale-yellow, satin-like flowers blossom, hanging like little bells at 1m (3ft) in height. The thick and fleshy petals may tempt one to eat them, but it is not advisable as even slugs do not seem to fancy this plant!

Originating from Japanese woodlands, Kirengeshoma palmata is a very hardy perennial to be grown in moist humus-rich soil, devoid of limestone. A moist woodland edge will suit it perfectly, alongside thalictrum, podophyllum, rodgersia, and more.