Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Large fragrant semi-double soft pink

Large fragrant semi-double soft pink flowers bloom from late winter into spring attracting butterflies

Dense clusters of large drooping clear white bell-flowers bloom in spring

pale lavender-blue flowers bloom on spikes above the foliage in early summer until fall attract butterflies

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

Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Large fragrant semi-double soft pinkDistylium 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