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Canby's Mountain Lover (Paxistima)

Paxistima canbyi

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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone

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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Canby's Mountain Lover (Paxistima)

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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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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Groundcover
  • Naturalizes
  • Winter Interest
  • Evergreen
  • Low Maintenance
Light Requirements
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
8-12" tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Ideal Region
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • West
Native To
North America
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