Loropetalum chinense 'sPg-3-017' ~ Garnet Fire Fringe Flower, Loropetalum encore Phlox paniculata provides nectar to

Phlox paniculata provides nectar to butterflies

Short upright spikes holding small two-lipped lavender blue flowers bloom in late spring

Winter’s Star Camellia has pale violet-pink flowers with a yellow stamen that blooms for 4-6 weeks in fall into winter which attracts butterflies

IMAGE: Dave Whitinger

Grows best in rich and moist well-drained acidic soils

Loropetalum chinense 'sPg-3-017' ~ Garnet Fire Fringe Flower, Loropetalum encore Phlox paniculata provides nectar toGarnet Fire Fringe Flower is a compact re blooming evergreen shrub with shiny dark burgundy and maroon foliage that keeps color year round. Heavy clusters of garnet red fringe like flowers bloom from late winter through spring. Best color in full sun and moist, acidic, well drained soil. Garnet Fire needs to be pruned to maintain size, as it doesn't stop growing. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 8' Spread: 4 8' Spacing: 6' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full