Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: White with flushes of purplish-pink |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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My Favorite by rocklady | Jan 19, 2015 10:40 AM | 0 |
Gorgeous bloom combo by arctangent | Feb 5, 2021 11:31 AM | 2 |
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