About This Plant
Slender spikes of fragrant white blooms light up the garden in midsummer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with their sweet scent. Its upright, compact habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, rain gardens, and mixed borders, where it adds both structure and fragrance. Glossy green foliage turns warm golden-yellow in fall, providing beauty across multiple seasons.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 3–6 hours of sun, ideally morning sun. Dig a hole 2–3 times as wide as the pot but no deeper, with the top of the root ball slightly above ground level. Loosen circling roots and backfill with the native soil. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a slow-release shrub fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Prune in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Remove dead or damaged branches any time. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.