Blooms: Small white flowers in late spring to early summer
Bloom Time: May to June
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Leaves: Narrow, diamond-shaped leaves that emerge coppery-red, mature to blue-green, and turn red-orange in fall
Maintenance: Low for beginners; minimal pruning required to maintain shape and keep it in the area you want it
Tolerates: Drought, heat, and a variety of soil types
Attracts: some pollinators like bees
Texas Superstar: No
Texas Native: No
Invasive: Yes, most varieties are invasive to Texas; however, the ‘Gulf Stream’ cultivar is considered less invasive because it has reduced berry production.
