| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Semi hardwood cuttings |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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