Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: U.S. PP #27,370; Can. PBRAF |
celloms | On April 30, 2023 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) had a witches broom issue (aster yellows?); pulled finally |
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