Deinanthe bifida
Family: Hydrangeaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm high and spreads 75 cm wide. The stems are erect and branching. The leaves are large and dark green and have 2 lobes. There are teeth around the edge. The leaf stalk is long. The flowers are creamy white. They have 4 petals. They are in groups at the top of the plant.
There are 2 Deinanthe species. They have also been put in the family Saxifragaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It will grow in most well-drained soils. It is best in rich soils and a protected partly shaded position. It is resistant to frost and damaged by drought.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, root
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.