Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
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 9b |
Plant Height: | 3 - 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | White Other: Maturing to white and then purplish. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are poisonous and considered toxic if large quantities are ingested. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
aspenhill | On May 31, 2014 | Obtained plant DG Jan (Jan23) - qty 1 |
carlissa904 | On May 26, 2019 | Transplanted Made a raised bed and planted this in the ground. |
carlissa904 | On May 24, 2019 | Obtained plant Got this plant from the plant swap at the Gainesville Garden Club. |
WebTucker | On May 23, 2022 | Bloomed |
JandD1999 | On May 24, 2022 | Obtained plant A gift from my husband. |
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