Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Small flowers appear in the center of the showy white or salmon-pink bracts |
Flower Color: | White Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: Hairs on the leaves and stems may cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |