Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | 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: | 8 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution |
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