Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6-10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4-5 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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