GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Long, pliable, arching stems, will sucker and spread, to 3 feet north, but larger (possibly 10 feet) in the south.

ADAPTABILITY:
Does well in moist soil, will tolerate drought. pH adaptable. Flowers best in full sun.

FUNCTIONS:
A large groundcover in moist areas, naturalizing.

PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Chlorosis in high pH soils. Cultivar selection is important to avoid winter injury.

NATIVE RANGE:
Southeastern United States, Arkansas native plant

USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9

SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Henry's Garnet'- attractive red-purple fall color; 'Saturnalia'-yellow, red and orange fall color; Little HenryTM- compact form of 'Henry's Garnet'.

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