General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 4 - 6 feet
Plant Spread: 2 - 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Emerging foliage is bright red in color.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Blooms on old wood
Other: Flower buds form in late summer
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Japanese Andromeda
  • Lily of The Valley Shrub

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Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2009-04-16
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2009-04-16
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2009-04-16
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2009-04-16
Location: my garden NC Zone 7A
Date: 2011-11-26

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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