Common names:
Star Magnolia
Magnolia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Tree
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Flowers:Showy
Malodorous
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color:Lavender
Flower Size:2"-3"
Flower Time:Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Corymb
Underground structures:Taproot
Suitable Locations:Espalier
Uses:Water gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Pollinators:Bumblebees
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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Your star magnolia is beautiful! by SongofJoy Apr 7, 2014 11:47 AM 1

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