THIS spreading, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial has insignificant creamy bell-shaped flowers in midsummer before inflated, papery 5cm lanterns emerge which turn from green to beige and then orange-red in autumn.
They are great for including in flower arrangements, and should be cut and then dried for winter decorations. Plants grow to about 60-75cm tall and 90cm across, but spread by suckers and need to be kept in check if you don’t have much room. They prefer full sun in any well-drained soil, although they will tolerate light shade.
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