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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2-10 feet
Plant Spread: 3-6 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Other: Host plant for Southern Dogface butterfly
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Erosion control
Flowering Tree
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Kidneywood
  • Bee-Brush
  • Vara dulce
  • Texas Kidneywood

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2016-09-03
Location: Mountain City, Texas
Date: 2016-06-01
Location: Medina Co., Texas
Date: September, 2006
Kidneywood
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Comments:
  • Posted by LindaTX8 (Medina Co., TX - Zone 8a) on Jan 6, 2012 11:50 AM concerning plant:
    Kidneywood is an open, airy large shrub or small tree that grows in some areas of Texas. When blooming, the clusters of white flowers are just beautiful! Drought-tolerant plant, also.

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