Daphne mezereum
February Daphne
Description
4' shrub with fragrant, deep purple flowers in early spring. Long lived and deciduous. Showy red fruit is poisonous. Full sun, well-drained soil.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.