Comanthosphace stellipila Syn: Leucosceptrum stellipilum - Japanese Shrub Mint fruit Evergreen in mild climates and

Evergreen in mild climates and deciduous in cold climates like mine where I have it planted in a sheltered sunny position

two-tone flowers

arching branches and green leaves that turn purple-red in autumn

In china the leaves are used in cooking as they have a pleasant onion flavour

it performs best away from cold winter winds

Comanthosphace stellipila Syn: Leucosceptrum stellipilum - Japanese Shrub Mint fruit Evergreen in mild climates andThis unusual clump forming deciduous shrub is a great addition to the woodland garden with large toothed fuzzy green leaves that resemble those of Hydrangeas. In late summer the clumps are topped with upright, light pink brush like flower spikes. Very easy to grow in a variety of soils and moisture.