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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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