Patrinia scabiosifolia (Golden lace, eastern patrinia) — large, flat-topped, branching sprays of tiny, brilliant sulphur-yellow flowers, blooming mid-summer to mid-autumn on tall airy stems. A good pick for pollinators, fully hardy, full sun or partial shade — full sun creates stronger, sturdier stems.
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Product features
Botanical name: Patrinia scabiosifolia
Common name: Golden lace, eastern patrinia
Height: 90cm – 120cm
Spread: 45cm – 60cm
Foliage: Low basal clump of deeply lobed, pinnate dark green leaves
Flower: Large, flat-topped sprays of tiny sulphur-yellow flowers, mid-summer to mid-autumn
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — hoverflies, parasitic wasps, bees, butterflies
Soil Type: Fertile, moist but well-drained loam, clay, sand, or chalk
Drought tolerant: Yes, moderately once established
Hardy: Yes, extremely hardy (down to -20°C)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen: No
Suitable for: Prairie-style planting, matrix planting, cottage gardens, cut flowers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — full sun for stronger stems
Aspect: Open or partially sheltered border
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich — loamy or sandy
Drainage: Moist but well-drained
Watering: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist
Deadheading: Cut spent flower stems to the basal clump after blooming
End of season: Cut down in late autumn; apply compost mulch
Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame, or divide clumps in early spring
