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A captivating shrub native to the Western Coast (California and into Oregon); blossoms either white to pink with a brushstroke of light yellow, and long, upturned stamens can be found April through early June. Its spicy-sweet scent creates a memorable aromatherapy moment — probably one of our most fragrant native plants. The deciduous foliage emerges a fresh bright green alongside the flowers and turns shades of gold to red in the fall on a plant that can grow up to 15 feet tall.
Best grown in well-drained, cool, acidic soils. It's not picky about light exposure, but it will flower best in more light, the trade-off being it will struggle in full sun sites if the soil is too hot and dry. Think of its native habitat at riparian woodland edges and how to replicate it.
Mature size: 5-9 ft tall normally
Minimum temperature: -10° F
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