Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu Size:3 GALLON small red fruits start to

small red fruits start to develop

Asclepias are the sole host plants for the Monarch Butterfly

Foundation Planting

mites and beetles are occasional problems

Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu Size:3 GALLON small red fruits start toDistylium is a flat topped evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Its willow like leaves have a bluish hue and small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 4 Spread: 2 5 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red