Specifics
Varieties we commonly carry include: Royal purple, Golden spirit
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Zone: 4-8
Height: 10-15 feet
Spread: 10-15 feet
Light: Full sun
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained
Uses: Accent, focal point, foliage color, mixed border
Flower: Billowing smokelike plumes in May and June
Foliage: Spoon-shaped oval leaves, 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches long and wide; broad, loose, multistemmed, open form
Pruning: Early spring before flower buds have shown, or in late winter if cutting all the way to the ground
Deer Resistant: Rarely significantly damaged