Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 β 6.5) Neutral (6.6 β 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 β 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 4 - 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Every part of this plant is poisonous |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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