| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) 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 Deciduous Other: Green, turning shades of orange and burgundy in fall. |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Pink White Other: 12-14 inch long panicles of double creamy-white flowers that age to rose-pink, cream and olive-green. |
| 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: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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