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Paxistima canbyi
United States
Dimensions
Height: 8.0 in. to 1.0 ft.
Spread: 1.3 ft. to 1.7 ft.
Growth Form
Shrub, Subshrub
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water Requirements
Moderate
Season of Bloom
April
Flower Color
Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Spreads Underground
Design Considerations
Evergreen, Showy Flowers, Winter Interest
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Nutrient Rich, Rocky, Sandy, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.
Notes
This species is native to the northeastern U.S.
Tolerates full sun.