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) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2 m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Golden-yellow |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 55ºF-60ºF Days to germinate: 1 to 2 months Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, covering with a thin layer of soil. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |