Japanese Rose
Kerria japonica
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Kerria
- Species:
- Kerria japonica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Canada: Ontario
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Northern amber bumble bee (Bombus borealis), Northern amber bumble bee (Bombus borealis), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to forest understories, prefers organic matter