Scientific Name
Serissa foetida

Common Name
Japanese serissa; Yellow rim
 
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
Habit: Semi-evergreen
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Texture: Fine
Form: Rounded, densely branched
Flower/Fruit: Small white flowers in spring; not fragrant
Foliage: Opposite, simple deep green leaves; 1 to 1.5" long; yellow margin
Comments: Drought tolerant
Cultivars: White Swan
   



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