Deinanthe bifida

Uncommon herbaceous Chinese Hydrangea relative named for the distinctive cleft or bifid leaves. Pale green foliage with terminal clusters of white flowers showing their affinity to Hydrangeas. The individual flowers are quite intricate and we always look forward to our annual momentary submersion of our selves into these blossoms. The herbaceous stems dies to the ground in winter. Light to heavy shade and best in moisture retentive soil.