Patrinia (Patrinia Gibbosa)

Patrinia

Features and Characteristics

Patrinia gibbosa is a compact, clump-forming plant which typically grows in a mound to 12-18″ tall (infrequently to 2′). Tiny yellow flowers (to 3/16″ across) appear in loose clusters (cymes to 4″ across) above the foliage in summer. Coarsely-toothed, pinnately-cut, broad-ovate, blistered leaves (to 6″ long).

Genus name honors Eugene L. M. Patrin (1724-181- , French mineralogist who travelled from 1780 to 1787 in Siberia and elsewhere in Asia and collected plants as well as minerals.

Specific epithet means swollen on one side.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers rich, humusy soils. Tolerant of hot and humid summers. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions.

Patrinia (Patrinia Gibbosa) Requirements

Hardiness zone	5 - 8
Sun light	Full Sun
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Uses

Borders. Cottage gardens. Valued for long summer bloom.

Patrinia (Patrinia Gibbosa) Details

Common name	Patrinia
Botanical name	Patrinia Gibbosa
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Caprifoliaceae
Hardiness zone	5 - 8
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Yellow
Flowering period	June - August
Height	1 - 1.50 Feet
Width	0.75 To 1 Ft.