Small mid-yellow lantern-shaped flowers in July-October, followed by attractive silvery seed heads. Found growing wild from N.W. India to W China. Introduced from China in 1898.

Approximate height:	4.0 - 5.0 metres
Flowering period(s):	Jul Aug Sep Oct
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	India China
Other name(s):	None known
Database entry: 513