Cheerful golden-yellow pompoms on bright green stems that stay vivid green all winter. One of the easiest shade-tolerant shrubs.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Apr to May
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Part Shade or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 5-6'
- Bloom Colors
- Yellow
✦ Low Maintenance△ Deer Resistant❄ Winter Interest
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About This Name
Kerria japonica is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Kerria unambiguously. The genus Kerria places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Kerria, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Kerria japonica will give you the most precise results.