| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Malodorous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: 1/3 inch long dehiscent brown capsules |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Other: Cream |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Flies Bees |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
