Aceriphyllum rossii 'Crimson Fans' (Mukdenia)

Plant Profile

Aceriphyllum rossii 'Crimson Fans' (syn. Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans') is a spectacular, clump-forming perennial. It has large, maple-like, fan-shaped leaves that emerge green, then develop brilliant crimson-red margins and tips in summer, turning fully red in fall. In early spring, it produces airy spikes of small, white, bell-shaped flowers before the leaves fully expand. A stunning foliage plant for shade.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Aceriphyllum (a-ser-IF-ih-lum)
• Species: rossii (ROSS-ee-eye)
• Cultivar: 'Crimson Fans'
• Synonym: Mukdenia rossii

Growing Conditions

Partial to full shade, moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 4–8.

Landscape Uses

Woodland gardens, shaded borders. Multi-season foliage color. Spring flowers.

Maintenance

Mulch. Divide in spring. Consistent moisture.