Kerria

Kerria is a sunny shrub with bright yellow flowers. It blooms in spring and brings joy to every garden!

Habitat: Wooded areas

Appearance

The Kerria has vibrant green, arching stems that often zig-zag, bearing bright yellow flowers that can be single like buttercups or double like small pom-poms. Its delicate leaves are sharply toothed and a fresh green, providing a cheerful splash of color in spring.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusKerria

Kerria

Interesting facts

It's the only species in its entire genus, making it truly one of a kind!

Its zigzagging stems make it super easy to identify, even without flowers!

Some Kerria flowers have so many petals they look like fluffy yellow pom-poms!

The plant is named after William Kerr, a famous Scottish plant collector.

Special abilities

Kerria's bright yellow flowers bloom early in spring, attracting vital pollinators when few other food sources are available.

Kerria has distinctive zigzagging stems, a unique growth pattern helping it spread and fill space efficiently in its habitat.

Measurements & details

Height: 100-300 cm
Spread: 100-200 cm
Flower Size: 3-5 cm
Bloom Season: Spring to early Summer, often reblooming
Is Edible: No
Toxicity: None
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Attracted to its early spring blooms

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits its bright yellow flowers for nectar

pollinates

Ashy mining bee

Andrena scotica

Visits early spring flowers for pollen

Traits

Shade Tolerant

Discover plants that love to live in the shadows, growing beautifully and happily even in spots where the sun doesn't shine all day long.

Shrub

These amazing plants are like nature's bushy sculptures, having woody stems that branch out from the ground to create a lovely, full shape.

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!