Family: Hydrangeaceae
Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens subspecies radiata Samantha
Common Name: Samantha Silver Leaves Hydrangea
Description | A Hydrangea with white undersides to the leaves. |
Pronunciation | (hy-DRAIN-jah)(ar-bo-RES-enz) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Deciduous |
Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
Sunlight | partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs) |
Moisture | prefers moist, doesn't tolerate drought |
Soil & Site | average, not dry |
Flowers | snow ball type, white |
Fruit | dry capsule |
Leaves | green on top, silvery white undersides |
Dimensions | 4-6 by 4-6 feet |
Maintenance | cut flush to the ground in late fall or early spring |
Propagation | cuttings |
Native Site | Native to Appalachia. Found in rich woods, rocky slopes and stream banks. |
Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr),#85-Hydrangeas for American Gardens (Michael Dirr), #178-Morton Arboretum ( www.mortonarb.org) |
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