| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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