Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 3-5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3-5 feet |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous Broadleaf Other: Coppery-bronze new foliage matures to yellow-green. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Brownish-burgundy berry. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Burgundy bracts surrounding white flowers. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |