Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 8 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Green Pink Red Other: Pale green to white and age to pink, red and burgundy shades |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Pollution Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP12,874; Can. 2319 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2011 Great Plant Picks award winner; 2018 Louisiana Super Plant |
christine2 | On June 1, 2014 | Obtained plant 3 |
SunriseSide | On May 17, 2019 | Obtained plant pianted same day |
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