Beesia deltophylla

False Bugbane

Evergreen Perennial

"Outstanding Qualities
A fabulous shade garden perennial recently introduced from China, Beesia has evergreen heart-shaped leaves with a deep lustrous shine. Each leaf is perched on dark purple green petioles (leaf stems) which further emphases the glimmering green leaves. In early summer thin wispy spikes rise above the leaves with small white flowers dotting the stems.

Culture Notes
Beesia prefers a rich well-drained soil in open, dappled, or deep shade. Regular summer watering will keep the plants looking their best during dry weather. It is fairly carefree- the old flower stems can be cut back in late summer and old or damaged leaves can be removed in early spring. Thriving plants can produce seedlings." courtesy="" great="" plant="" picks<="" a="">

Growing Conditions

Zone: 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Open Shade

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Description

Size: 12 - 18 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Flowers, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest

Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Shape: Heart-shaped

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, White
Bloom Season: Mar, Apr
Flower Shape: Panicle


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade, Dry Shade, Low Water / No Water
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Late Spring / Early Summer, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, ground hugger
Plant Behavior: Clumping
Collections: Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading, Cut Back to Rejuvenate

Perfect Partners

Adiantum venustum | Himalayan maidenhair fern

Plant Combos