A deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, bottlebrush-like white flower spikes that bloom mid to late summer. It thrives in moist, acidic soils and prefers part shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens and moist borders.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–16′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.57
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Michigan
