Kerria
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Kerria
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
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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
Ability
Spring Glow
Kerria's bright yellow flowers bloom early in spring, attracting vital pollinators when few other food sources are available.
Ability
Zigzag Navigator
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
- 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
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Japanese KerriaKerria japonica
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Kerria?
100-300 cm
How wide does Kerria spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Kerria?
3-5 cm
When does Kerria bloom?
Spring to early Summer, often reblooming
Is Kerria edible?
No
Is Kerria toxic?
None
What is Kerria's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Kerria pollinated?
Insect
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