lindera benzoin (spicebush) native yellow

lindera benzoin (spicebush) native yellowyellowish flowers appear before the leaves female plants display crimson berries contrasting with the gold fall colour medium green oval leaves foliage is fragrant when crushed upright rounded plant soft silky bloom time: early spring zone 4 height 3 4m spread 2 3m colour yellow full sun, part sun shade attracts butterflies drought tolerant, once established fast growing native to ontario (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)

will thrive in a dry

clusters of dark pink

bottlebrush-like flowers

bloom time: july and sporadically until frost

height 5-6m

Regular deadheading is recommended to improve appearance

clusters of star-like blue flowers

best grown in partial

best in afternoon shade

frilly edges and a pale greenish-yellow in colour with no markings

it is best to plant no later than early summer to ensure an established root system going into the winter

AKA crocosmia x 'lady McKenzie'