Patrinia scabiosifolia explained

Patrinia scabiosifolia, the eastern valerian or golden lace, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae.^{[1] [2]} It is native to southeastern Siberia, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, most of China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and the Ryukyu Islands, and it has been introduced to Irkutsk.^[3] In Japan it is one of the popular Seven Flowers of Autumn.^[4] A spreading perennial, it is readily available in commerce.^[1]

Subtaxa

The following forms are accepted:^[3]

• Patrinia scabiosifolia f. crassa – central Honshu
• Patrinia scabiosifolia f. scabiosifolia – entire range

Notes and References

1. Web site: Patrinia scabiosifolia eastern valerian . 2022 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 4 August 2022 . 29 suppliers .
2. Book: Keys . Andrew . 2012 . Why grow that when you can grow this? 255 extraordinary alternatives to everyday problem plants . Timber Press . 247 . 9781604692860 .
3. 859466-1 . Patrinia scabiosifolia Link . 4 August 2022 .
4. Book: Lane . Mark . 24 September 2020 . Royal Gardens of the World : 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond . London . Kyle Books . 9780857839282 .