Patrinia (Valerianaceae) BSWJ8740

scabiosifolia

A striking perennial when in full flower, seldom encountered in cultivation. With slender upright stems to1.5m tall with opposite pairs of divided leaves held at right angles to the stem, giving a layered effect, With terminal and axillary cymes of electric-yellow flowers August-October. Easily grown in any fertile soil in full sun to part shade.