Kerria japonica - Kerria
Family Rosaceae
Description:
A single species of Kerria is native to Japan. It is a suckering, thorn less shrub with yellow flowers in summer. Kerria grows to about six feet tall with arching stems. It is an excellent plant for a shady bank. The common garden form has a double flower that rarely makes seeds.
Location:
See plants on the north side of building 42.
Size:
A large, irregular shrub to about six feet tall.
Care Instructions:
Light: part shade to shade
Water: well-drained soil, not very drought tolerant
Soil: well-drained soil