description Stephanandra incisa Overview
Stephanandra incisa, commonly called cut-leaf stephanandra, is a deciduous shrub in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China, where it grows in habitats including thickets, stream margins, and moist slopes. In cultivation it is used as a ground cover or low landscape shrub, valued for its arching branches and finely divided, deeply lobed foliage rather than for large flowers or fruit.
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Where does cut-leaf stephanandra come from?
Stephanandra incisa is native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China. In the wild it grows in places such as thickets, stream margins, and moist slopes.
What kind of plant is Stephanandra incisa?
It is a deciduous shrub in the rose family, Rosaceae. The common name cut-leaf stephanandra refers to its deeply divided leaves.
Is cut-leaf stephanandra useful as ground cover?
Yes. In cultivation, Stephanandra incisa is used as a spreading ground-cover shrub, especially where a low deciduous planting is wanted.
Does Stephanandra incisa prefer dry or moist soil?
Its natural habitats include stream margins and moist slopes, so it generally suits evenly moist soil better than very dry ground. Good drainage is still useful because constantly waterlogged roots can cause problems.
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