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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 4-15 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-6 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Other: Small capsule containing numerous seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red White Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |