Parrotia subequalis (Chinese Parrotia) Fragrant Numerous Greenish-yellow flowers with reddish

Numerous Greenish-yellow flowers with reddish purple lip

Notes:  A massive growing species Dahlia that needs a warm fall to flower in colder climates

Attributes: Semi-evergreen

In the wild hexandrum grows in alpine meadows and open woodlands with other perennials and shrubs

Parrotia subequalis (Chinese Parrotia) Fragrant Numerous Greenish-yellow flowers with reddishFamily: Hamamelidaceae Zone: 5 9 Natural Range: China Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Sun, part sun Height: 15' 30' Bloom Time: February to March Attributes: Deciduous, large shrub or small tree that develops a patchwork of gray, green and creamy bark with age. Burgundy fall foliage. Notes: Smaller and slower growing than other Parrotia. A recently described and introduced species to western horticulture. Originally grown by Roy Lancaster