Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Native Gardens

Native Gardens

flowers that create a dramatic contrast against the dark green foliage

Prairie Sky Switch Grass is a tall fast-growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America

Popcorn Viburnum is an early blooming upright multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with dense branching and toothed leathery deep green leaves that turn burgundy in fall

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Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Native GardensDistylium is a flat topped evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Its willow like leaves have a bluish hue and small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 4 Spread: 2 5 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red