A vigorous plant bearing masses of small, greenish-yellow flowers sometimes marked red or purple underneath. Prominent central boss of purple stamens. The flowers are followed by attractive spikey seed heads.

Approximate height:	5.0 metres
Flowering period(s):	Jun Jul Aug Sep
Aspect:	Any aspect
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	W China
Parentage:	Species
Other name(s):	orientalis var akebiodes; glauca var akebiodes
Further detail:  Tepals: 4; 1.3-2.5cm long, 0.6-1.3cm wide, ovate, pointed, tip slightly recurved Database entry: 613