| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Spring foliage is golden-yellow, maturing to bright green. |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Pink buds open to white flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 28,857; Can PBR 5,940 Goes Dormant |
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