Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 3 feet to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 feet or more |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects: Wasps, Flies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Other info: Surface sow, keep soil moist; germination usually occurs within 7 to 14 days. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |