Ocean spray is a native deciduous shrub prized for its delicate, feathery white flower plumes that appear in summer and persist as attractive seed heads. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils where many other plants struggle.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–12′ tall × 6–12′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 7bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9b
pH Range
6.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
