| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Guardian plant Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep Other info: Soak seeds for 24 hours |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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