Fragrant Valley Dwarf Sweetbox is a compact mounding evergreen shrub with narrow, glossy dark green foliage. Sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small glossy black berries that can last through winter. Does best in part sun and rich well-drained soils. Fragrant Valley is disease resistant and drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
Spacing: |
2.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Generally pest and disease free.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fastia, Cast Iron Plant, Painted Fern
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0