Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Narrow, dense dark green with fine hairs |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: White with yellow stamens; flowers age to yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70-80ºF Depth to plant seed: Plant small seeds atop soil, larger seeds just below soil. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |