Growing Information
USDA Zones
5–9
Sun
Full Sun Part Shade
Water
medium
Height
3 ft–5 ft
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🌿 Native🐝 Pollinators🦋 Butterflies🐦 Hummingbirds
Fragrant, deep red blooms light up late spring through summer, creating stunning color and texture in any garden. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and attracts pollinators while resisting deer.
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