Paxistima canbyi Mountain Lover, Canbyi's Mountain Lover
Paxistima canbyi Mountain Lover, Canbyi's Mountain Lover
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Canby's Mountain Lover (Paxistima)
Paxistima canbyi Mountain Lover
SKU: HC015285
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Overview
Canby’s Mountain Lover (Paxistima canbyi) is a rare native plant from the central Appalachian Mountains. This low-growing evergreen shrub useful as a groundcover in shade and partial shade. The glossy green foliage is a delight.
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Botanical Name
Paxistima canbyi Mountain Lover
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Native, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Winter Interest, Evergreen
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Mature Height
8-12" tall
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
SKU
HC015285
Description
Canby’s Mountain Lover (Paxistima canbyi) Canby’s Mountain Lover (also known commonly as Cliff Green) is an outstanding foot tall shrublet that provides attractive glossy evergreen foliage in beds under trees and other shady spots in the landscape. While it's a rare native from the Appalachian Mountains, the fact that it grows in alkaline, limestone soils make it a good choice for the high pH soils of the western US as well. Plant in the spring to get it established before winter. A tidy, low-spreading groundcover, it doesn't need any shearing to keep it looking good. It is a valuable plant to create habitat for attracting beneficial insects.
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