A lovely flurry of flowers top this tidy mounding shrub in spring, followed by black berries that are adored by birds in the late summer. The flowers are particularly showy on this selection, over the foliage that was selected for its dark hue, which turns fiery orange and red in the fall.
Conditions: Sun to part sun; widely adaptable to a variety of soils
Size: 4’-6’ tall, 3'-4’ wide
Zone: 3a - 8b
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; provides cover for small critters; fruit of this species is edible, but astringent so better left for the birds; may need protection from deer and rabbits, as both find this species tasty for browse
Photo: Samantha Nestory