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Daphne mezereum
February Daphne
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
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
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.