GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Upright arching habit, somewhat twiggy in character, medium to fine texture, grows to 8 feet.

ADAPTABILITY:
Very tolerant, adapts to dry sites, pollution tolerant, prefers full sun to part shade.

FUNCTIONS:
Border, massing, bank covering.

PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Can be cut to the ground to rejuvenate. Normally a problem-free plant.

NATIVE RANGE:
Northeastern and north central United States Arkansas native plant.

USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 3-7

SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Dart's Golden'- bright yellow foliage through summer. 'Nugget'- foliage emerges yellow, fades to light green.
DiabloTM- foliage is purple in color, vigorous

Hort 3103 List Eight