Picture Notes:  Picture 3 shows Spring Frost Damage, which was outgrown and plant did fine.

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Distribution:  China.

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Hardiness Zone:  USDA Zones 5-6       (view USDA zone map)

Size:   3-5 ft. by 4-5 ft.

Form:   Herbaceous perennial.

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Stem/Bud:   Stems are erect.

Leaves:   Leaves are palmately compound and resemble the leaves of the horse-chestnut tree, Aesculus. They are made up of seven, 4-10 in. long, serrated leaflets. Leaf petioles and veins are covered with shaggy, brown hairs.

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Flower:   Flowers are pink to white florets in flat, broad clusters on panicles two feet long. Flower stalks are covered with shaggy brown hairs. Flowers in May to June.

Fruit:   Fruit are dehiscent capsules with many seeds.

Uses:   Use in back of the perennial border or pond where the soil is moist. Use as a cut flower.

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Culture:   Grow in full sun if the soil is constantly moist or in part-shade in ordinary, moist, rich soil. Allow enough room for its wide spread.

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Notes:    Leaves palmately compound, resembling Aesculus or horse chestnut, leaflets usually 7. Grows to 3 to 5 ft. tall. Flowers white, in flat clusters.

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