Jeffersonia diphylla - P9

Description
The Rheumatism Root (Jeffersonia diphylla) is a rhizome-forming perennial that produces white, cup-shaped flowers from April to May. Its kidney-shaped leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Rheumatism Root is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Plagiorhegma, Podophyllum diphyllum.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rheumatism Root are medium green, kidney-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Rheumatism Root has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhizome-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Rheumatism Root sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese mock anemone, cone-shaped sedge, peacock wheel fern.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Jeffersonia diphylla forms cupped, white flowers from April.

Use
Woodland edge, undergrowth