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Stachyrus praecox
Origin: Native to Japan. Praecox means early and refers to the blooming period of this outstanding plant.
| Family |
| Stachyuraceae |
| Genus |
| Stachyrus |
| Species |
| praecox |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 -15 |
| Height |
| 2-5 m |
| Spread |
| 2.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Arching red to purple stems bear pendulous light green-yellow blooms in early spring. |
| Landscape |
| Low maintenance and informal gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well drained soils. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Pointed ovate leaves with racemes of medium length nodding bell shape yellow flowers. |
| Pests |
| No major issues. |
| Leaf Description |
| Deep green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Pale green-yellow flowers. |
| Propagation |
| Seed or heeled semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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