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(Semiaquilegia adoxoides)
Tian Kui (Semiaquilegia adoxoides)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Semiaquilegia adoxoides, commonly known as Tian Kui, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the understory of moist, deciduous forests in East Asia, including regions of China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 1 foot (0.3 meters) and a width of 0.6-0.7 feet (0.2-0.2 meters). This plant features delicate, nodding, cup-shaped pink flowers that bloom in the spring and are quite showy, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The foliage is finely dissected, adding a fern-like texture to garden settings.
Tian Kui is valued for its charming flowers and its ability to thrive in shaded garden areas where other plants might struggle. It is often used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as an understory plant in larger landscapes. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade, though it flourishes best in dappled sunlight. While generally low-maintenance, it may require protection from slugs and snails, which find the foliage appetizing. Tian Kui is not known for being invasive and does not commonly suffer from serious disease problems.CC BY-SA 4.0
Tian Kui is valued for its charming flowers and its ability to thrive in shaded garden areas where other plants might struggle. It is often used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as an understory plant in larger landscapes. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade, though it flourishes best in dappled sunlight. While generally low-maintenance, it may require protection from slugs and snails, which find the foliage appetizing. Tian Kui is not known for being invasive and does not commonly suffer from serious disease problems.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.8-1 feet
- Width: 0.6-0.7 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Understory of moist, deciduous forests in East Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Skenakleja
Scientific Names: , Semiaquilegia adoxoides, Aquilegia adoxoides, Isopyrum adoxoides, Isopyrum japonicum, Isopyrum tuberosum, Semiaquilegia adoxoides var. grandis, Semiaquilegia dauciformis, Isopyrum grandiflorum, Isopyrum capnoides
GBIF Accepted Name: Semiaquilegia adoxoides (DC.) Makino