Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Prairie Sky Switch Grass is

Prairie Sky Switch Grass is a tall fast-growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America

Popcorn Viburnum is an early blooming upright multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with dense branching and toothed leathery deep green leaves that turn burgundy in fall

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twig blights

semi-double flowers of light pink bloom from late winter into early spring which attracts butterflies

Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Prairie Sky Switch Grass isDistylium is a flat topped evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Its willow like leaves have a bluish hue and small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 4 Spread: 2 5 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red