Glaucidium (Glaucidiaceae)

palmatum

A fabled and much desired Japanese woodland perennial growing from a woody rootstock. Forming small slowly spreading clumps of upright stems bearing two fresh green and softly textured sharply serrated palmate leaves to 20cm across, which form a wonderful foil for the lilac-pink Paeonia-like flowers to 8cm across. A very hardy woodlander requiring humus rich soil with shelter from strong winds. Height and spread 40cm. Requires partial shade and moist soil.