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Hardiness
Zones:
5
to 9 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates
damp soil |
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Height:
4
to 8 feet |
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Width:
3
to 8 feet |
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Texture:
Coarse |
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Form:
Upright,
irregular, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub with limited branching;
stoloniferous; forms colonies |
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Flower/Fruit:
4
to 12" erect panicles of creamy white flowers in summer;
fades to pink, then tan; fragrant; good for drying
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Foliage:
Opposite,
simple, bold leathery leaves; 3 to 8" long; wine, orange,
mahogany fall color |
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Comments:
Drought
tolerant; seeds eaten by birds; mulch to keep root system
cool; exfoliating brown bark on mature plants; native to southeastern
US
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Cultivars:
See
table
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