Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Plant Height: | Averages 4 to 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 2011 Louisiana Super Plant |
Chantell | On April 30, 2023 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Didn't make it |
Chantell | On May 15, 2021 | Obtained plant Ended up buying and planting in left side yard amongst the trees. |
Chantell | On May 13, 2016 | Obtained plant Planted in center of upper flower bed in front of 'Chuck Hayes' |
SuperHappyCamper | On May 1, 2021 | Obtained plant Purchased at Home Depot |
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