Plant Min Zone: 2a
Plant Max Zone: 7b
Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Low, Average
Soil Quality: Poor, Average, Rich
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: White
Berry / Fruit Color: Insignificant
Spring Foliage Color: Pink, Yellowish Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Bronze, Gold, Red
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: Some
Scented Flowers: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium
Humidity Tolerance: Medium
Wind Tolerance: High
Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Alkaline Soils (high PH), Acidic Soil (low PH)
Height: 2' - 3'
Width: 2' - 3'
Growth Rate: Medium, Fast
Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years
Maintenance Need: Low
Spreading Potential: Medium
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size After Bloom in Late Spring or Summer: Blooms on Old Wood.
Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Emerges Early in Spring, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row
Possible Pest Problems: None
Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, May Be Too Invasive for Garden Use
>>>>>is commonly grown as a spreading groundcover shrub for difficult areas, frequently used as large mass planting on hills. Because of its tolerance for adverse conditions including poor soil and rock, it is often one of the last resort plants that will survive in certain areas. This plant also does well in hot dry parking lot islands, hell strips, and along busy roads in full sun. Further uses include erosion control and streambank stabilization. We do not recommend planting in small areas or in spaces that it will overrun neighboring plants. Avoid wet soils. Considered one of the most versatile and best plants for solving difficult landscape challenges. Ultra cold-hardy plants from northern climates normally dislike our long hot humid summers; although we are on the Southern edge of this plants adaptability, it still survives reasonably well here. Look for a cold microclimate planting location such as East or North exposure.>>>>>