Wild Hydrangea, Sevenbark, Sheep Flower
Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as smooth hydrangea, wild hydrangea, sevenbark, or in some cases, sheep flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae. It is a small- to medium-sized, deciduous shrub up to 3 m tall that is native to the eastern United States. The latin name comes from arbor, meaning "tree", in reference to the similarity of this shrub to a small tree.
Larval Host for the
Hydrangea Sphinx Moth
3-5'
4-6'
SIZE
SOIL
Any, Rocky, Clay, Dry, Moist, Wet, Average, Well Drained
LIGHT
Part Shade
BENEFITS
Sphinx Moths, Bumblebees
NOTES
Foliage tends to decline in dry conditions. May die to the ground in harsh winters. Bloom occurs on new wood, so prune back close to the ground in late winter to encourage vigorous stem growth and best form. Weakened and/or damaged stems should be removed in early spring.
CHARACTERISTICS
Good Cut Flowers, Showy, Low Maintenance, Tolerates Drought, Flood Tolerant, Tolerates Wet, Tolerates Clay, Long Stemmed, Rabbit Resistant
June, July, August, September
Shrub, Flower
This
flowers in
Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
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DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as smooth hydrangea, wild hydrangea, sevenbark, or in some cases, sheep flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae. It is a small- to medium-sized, deciduous shrub up to 3 m tall that is native to the eastern United States. The latin name comes from arbor, meaning "tree", in reference to the similarity of this shrub to a small tree.