Plant Habit: | Shrub Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet (.9-1.5m) |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8m) |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Bright olive green with bright white margins. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Greenish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover |
Resistances: | Pollution Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are toxic. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Stolons and runners |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 1,960 (Expired) Goes Dormant |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Parentage: | Sport of: Emerald Pride |
Child plants: | 2 child plants |