Growth rate ranges from about 1 to more than 3 feet per year.
Appearance
Bloom Color
greenish-yellow
Foliage Color
Green, dark green on the upper side with a pale underside; turns yellow to yellow-orange in fall.
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow to golden to reddish
Environment
Hardiness Zones
Zones 6-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun (6–8 hours daily), tolerates partial sun (4–6 hours daily), can endure partial shade with reduced growth and leaf density, not ideal in full shade.
Soil Type
Fertile, loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a pH around 6–7 (slightly acidic to neutral), moist but not waterlogged, tolerating textures from sandy loam to clay loam.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil that stays moist, is slightly acidic, and has good aeration; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Soil pH
5.5-7.5, Slightly acidic to neutral
Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring
Reproduction
Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Layering
Wildlife
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds; hummingbirds are not mentioned