Yellow mandarin (Prosartes maculata)

Yellow mandarin

Also known as: Nodding mandarin

Yellow mandarin is a woodland perennial known for its mottled green leaves and understated, bell-shaped white flowers. Thriving under the dappled light of forest canopies, this plant's drooping blossoms and speckled foliage provide a subtle visual interest. The leaf speckling is a defining trait, enabling yellow mandarin to blend with the forest floor, which may serve as camouflage from herbivores.

Scientific classification

Species

Yellow mandarin (Prosartes maculata)

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Red

Fruit Color

White

Flower Color

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

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Nodding, bell-shaped flowers with greenish-white coloring and distinctive purple spotting.

Distinctive 3-lobed berries in pale straw color, housing 6 to 10 seeds.

Stem with reddish hue, fine hairs, and occasional branching up to 1.5 feet (45 cm).

Leaves 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long with parallel veins and stalkless attachment.

Diminutive herbaceous plant not exceeding 18 inches (45 cm) in height, with dappled ovate leaves.

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Care Guide for Yellow mandarin

Every week

Water

Full shade

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Yellow mandarin, with elegant stems and spotted leaves, thrives from early spring pruning before new growth. Remove dead or crowded stems to boost air circulation and vigor, promoting better flowering. Use sharp, sanitized tools to prevent disease.

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