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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial sun to full shade preferred; tolerates damp, low-light wetland conditions and avoids intense midday sun
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates shallow standing water in natural bog habitats
Temperature
Hardy to -20°C; withstands cold temperate winters and mild summer heat
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal leaves are pinnately compound with rounded, toothed leaflets; stem leaves are smaller, simpler, and fewer in number.
- Flower: Nodding bell-shaped blooms in pink to orange-red hues, with prominent yellow central stamens.
- Stem: Slender, hairy green stems with sparse branching near the flowering tops.
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid drying out during active growth
Fertilization
Diluted balanced organic feed once every 6 weeks. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowering
Composted banana peel tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 3 days, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw peels to prevent pest infestationsPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms promptly to encourage extended flowering through early summer
- Cut back faded foliage to ground level in late autumn to tidy the plant and prepare for winter dormancy
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no reported toxic reactions
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental for bog gardens; historically used for edible roots and herbal remedies
