Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Sweet pepperbush
Coastal white-alder
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
10.0
Width (ft)
4.0 -
6.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Mesic to rather dry, acidic upland forests, wet flatwoods, nonriverine
swamps, seepage swamps, and bogs. Common in the Virginia Coastal Plain, rare in the outer Piedmont
Wildlife value
Hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and other pollinators are attracted to the nectar blooms. Fruits are eaten by birds and small mammals
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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