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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.

Description

This broadleaf deciduous shrub quickly reaches 2-4' tall and wide. This attractive Oregon native has green or blue-green small leaves that are narrow and elliptic. Saucer-shaped, 5 petaled, yellow flowers appear all summer, attracting butterflies and bees. This reliable shrub may be pruned in spring to refresh the plant. It prefers full sun with well-draining soil.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.