Growing Information
USDA Zones
4–8
Sun
Full Sun Part Shade
Water
medium
Height
6 ft–10 ft
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🌿 Native🐝 Pollinators🦋 Butterflies🐦 Hummingbirds
Fragrant white bottlebrush blooms light up spring with a delightful floral display and vibrant fall foliage. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in USDA zones 5-8 and attracts pollinators while resisting deer.
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