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Species: Stephanandra incisa

(stef-a-nan'drah in-sye'zah)

Stephanandra incisa

Cutleaf Stephanandra; Lace Shrub

Found on Course Walks

Low pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Crispa', 'Dart's Horizon'

Ornamental Characteristics

Groundcover

2' - 3' (spread 4' - 7')

Deciduous

graceful, arching branches

tolerant of considerable shade but looks best when exposed to some direct sun

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5a

Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

finely cut leaves and slender stems; reddish purple fall color; yellowish/white flowers in May/June

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

suckers

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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