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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 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 |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Chantell | On November 1, 2020 | Miscellaneous Event Sold TH and moved |
Chantell | On June 16, 2007 | Obtained plant |
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