The four-season Southern shade hero — flowers, fall color, and peeling winter bark, all native. Hard to overplant.
Massed along the path, up the banks, and as a foundation anchor.
Tough and forgiving in part shade. Blooms on old wood — prune (if at all) right after flowering.
'Snow Queen', 'Alice' (large); 'Ruby Slippers' or 'Pee Wee' (compact).
Widely available; native and big-box sources both.
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