Top Pick
Top Pick
Who it's for
- Year-Round Visual Interest
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Valuable Pollinator Support
Who should skip it
- Prickly Foliage Hazard
- Slow Initial Growth Rate
- Susceptible to Fungal Issues
Key Specs
Mature Height
6-12 ft.
Mature Spread
6-12 ft.
Container Size
5" Deep Pot
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Soil Types
Average, Sandy, Low Fertility, Well-Drained
Water Tolerance
Xeric (Drought Tolerant)
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring
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