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Caucasian Daphne

Scientific name: Daphne caucasia
Taxonomy
Family:Thymelaeaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 7
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:5 ft
Width:5 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:June to October
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Caucasian Daphne is grown as a foundation plant and is prized for its fragrance while in bloom which extends from June right up until the first frost.

  Morphology:
This deciduous shrub grows to 5’ tall and as wide at maturity. It bears simple pale green leaves which are 1” -1.7" long and are arranged in an alternate fashion. Leaves are pale green or bluish-green above.

Fragrant white flowers first form in June and then sporadically throughout the summer. Flowers can give rise to black or red berries.

  Adaptation:
Partial shade to shade; moist, well-drained soil.

  Pests:
None reported.
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