Loropetalum chinense
Chinese Fringe Flower
Description
This shade-loving, evergreen, rounded shrub is 3' high and 5' wide with apple green foliage and a profusion of white fringed flowers in the spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
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:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.