This really should be updated as this plant is much hardier than zone 6. Unless I am gardening in a zone 6 and don't know it. However, I ...Read Morehave this growing in one of my botanical gardens here in west central Minnesota and it survives our harsh winters just fine. Mine actually has the roots somewhat exposed and still survives and thrives in our climate. It can also take heat and humidity. It gets very hot and extremely humid here in the spring and summer and Triosteum pinnatifidum still thrives and grows wonderfully. This plant is pretty amazing. The flowers aren't that noticeable but are intricate and beautiful in their own way. The flowers bloom in early spring right after the plant emerges and leafs out somewhat first. The flowers soon fall off and one can see the large white fruits forming. The fruits are very noticeable and get quite large, and it is these plus the form of the plant that makes it quite desirable to gardeners. The plant has beautiful green Quercus like leaves and grows into a beautiful and somewhat sculptural form. I have it planted near a Triosteum aurantiacum and love the leaves and fruit colours of both of these very cool plants. These plants should both be used much more in gardens. Very beneficial to insects as well as other friendly garden inhabitants.
This really should be updated as this plant is much hardier than zone 6. Unless I am gardening in a zone 6 and don't know it. However, I ...Read More