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Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac-Low-Growing Ground Cover-Fragrant Leaves 3 Gallon

Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac-Low-Growing Ground Cover-Fragrant Leaves 3 Gallon

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Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

Description

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low', commonly known as Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac, is a low-growing, spreading shrub known for its vibrant fall foliage and fragrant leaves. It is an excellent ground cover option that provides year-round interest with its trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in early spring.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for erosion control on slopes, as a ground cover in sunny to partially shaded areas, and in naturalized landscapes. It is also suitable for wildlife gardens as it attracts birds and pollinators.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'
  • Common Name Common Name: Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall, 6-8 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Junipers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall for best results
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Average to dry
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates dry conditions
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system
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