Chloranthus serratus (Serrate-leaf Chloranthus)

Part Sun to ShadeZone: 5-9, guessing 12" tall Origin: China

This Chinese species is the lowest growing of the chloranthus that we have trialed. Our 7-year-old clumps are now 1' tall x 3' wide, spreading slightly wider each season. The fleshy stems are adorned with four terminal olive-green leaves, with each oppositely held pair stacked just above the other. The stem is topped starting in late-April with two upright bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny white flowers. If your friends constantly accuse you of being overly esoteric, chloranthus is for you...very cute! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)