Loropetalum chinese |
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Chinese Fringe Flower or Loropetalu |
Description
This shade-loving, evergreen, rounded shrub is 3'high x 5' wide with apple green foliage and a profusion of white fringed flowers in the spring.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.