Distylium is a flat-topped evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Its willow-like leaves have a bluish hue and small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well-drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils.
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Height: |
2' - 4’ |
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Spread: |
2’ - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious disease or pest problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Pond edges, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela, Hydrangea, Heavenly Bamboo
IMAGES: Photos by Megan Hansen, (1) Distylium myricoides, (2) Blue Leaf Isu
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
