20-Year Height: 5 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Growth Habit: spreading, suckering Drought Tolerance: medium Shade Tolerance: intolerant
Flower: white to pink
Foliage: green, showy red in fall
Soils: adapted to all soil types, prefers loamy soil
Wildlife Value: good for winter browse, cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals, attracts pollinators
Disease/Pests: no major pest or disease problems
Native to MT: no
Other: often planted for surplus of flowers
Photo Credit: Herman, D.E. et al.; provided by ND State Soil Conservation Committee, USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database