How to Care for Patrinia scabiosifolia (Golden lace)

Korean name: 마타리

Patrinia is a perennial plant growing up to about 1 meter tall, characterized by deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flowers arranged in umbrella-like clusters. It naturally grows in mountains and fields, preferring well-drained and moderately humid soil. It is easy to care for and suitable for wildflower gardens.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Japan, China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: wildflower, cold hardy, beginner friendly, native plant
• Also known as: Golden lace, Valerian

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Grows well in normal humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Patrinia scabiosifolia?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Patrinia scabiosifolia?

It likes Thrives in partial shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Patrinia scabiosifolia safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Patrinia scabiosifolia good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Grows well in normal humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..