Description
Sold in bundles of 10.
At a Glance: Deciduous shrub commonly found in moist sites.
Height: Up to 12 ft.
Leaves: Alternate and deciduous with hairs on the underside.
Flowers: Clusters of small white flowers
Appeal: Great for areas that experience great variation in moisture levels. For example: storm water ponds and rain gardens.
Helpful Tips: Plant in wet area. Click HERE to determine your recommended planting density.
Ethnobotany: Indigenous northwest coast peoples use this plant for it’s wood and for its many medicinal properties.
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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full sun > 80%
mostly sunny 60%-80%
partial sun and shade 40%- 60%
mostly shady 60%-80%
full shade > 80%
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wet
moist
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low elevation
mid elevation
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References:
Pojar, Jim, and Andy MacKinnon. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Revised ed. Redmond, Wash.: B.C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Pub., 2004. Print.
“Sound Native Plants.” Sound Native Plants. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. www.soundnativeplants.com.
