Scientific Name Abelia x grandiflora 'Prostrata' Common Name Prostrate abelia

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	Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9	Image Not Posted
	Habit: Semi-Evergreen
	Growth Rate: Moderate
	Size: 1.5 to 2 feet; spread of 4 to 5 feet
	Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained site but tolerates clay, damp or dry soil
	Form: Spreading
	Texture: Medium to fine
	Foliage: .7 to 1.5 inch glossy dark green leaves; opposite, simple; turns bronze-green to bronze-red in winter
	Flower/Fruit: Cluster of fragrant white flowers in summer on new growth; free flowering; slightly fragrant
	Comments: Deer resistance; best spaced 3 to 4 feet apart; drought tolerant; hardy; easy to grow; can be severely pruned
	Cultivars: --

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