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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches tall
Width: 12 to 18 inches wide
Flower color: White or pink
Foliage color: Green with tinge of red, turning crimson in fall
Bloom time: Spring
Light: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil
Maintenance: Low; prune back old foliage in late fall or early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Perennials

Mukdenia rosii ‘Crimson Fans’

Red-Leafed Mukdenia

Mukdenia rosii 'Crimson Fans', also known as red-leaf Mukdenia, is a striking perennial plant valued for its vibrant red leaves and growth habit. It typically forms clumps of rounded, lobed leaves that emerge in spring with a bright red color, gradually transitioning to deep green as they mature, and turning shades of orange, red, and purple in autumn. In spring, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped white or pinkish flowers on wiry stems that rise above the foliage, adding a delicate and airy quality to its appearance.

Light

Part shade to full shade

Water

Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil

Bloom time

Spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger

Design tip

The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.