Codonopsis viridis seeds grow into a green-flowered codonopsis — a perennial climber or scrambler native to the subtropical biome of western China (Yunnan, Sichuan and adjacent provinces), growing in scrub and woodland margins at moderate to high elevations. The epithet viridis means 'green', referring to the distinctively green-coloured flowers — unusual among flowering plants and especially striking in the Codonopsis genus, which more commonly produces blue or violet flowers. The genus Codonopsis encompasses beautiful Asian bell-flowered climbers whose inner floral markings (often exquisite, complex patterns of purple, orange and brown) are only visible when looking inside the bell. Family Campanulaceae.Partial shade to full sun; moist, well-drained soils; cool subtropical to montane conditions of SW China. Climbing support needed. 'Viridis' = green; distinctive green flowers — unusual in flowering plants; Chinese montane climber Exquisite inner floral markings visible inside bell; codonopsis = Asian bell-flowered climbers SW. China (Yunnan, Sichuan) — subtropical biome; montane scrub and woodland margins Genus Codonopsis ~45 species; Family Campanulaceae Partial shade; moist soils; cool subtropical to montane; climbing support; Family Campanulaceae Codonopsis viridis is the green-flowered codonopsis — an unusual and beautiful Chinese climber whose green flowers conceal the exquisite internal patterning of markings that makes the Codonopsis genus some of the most fascinating and underappreciated ornamental climbers from the mountains of South-West China. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
