Scientific name: Stachyurus praecox
Family: STACHYURACEAE
Common names: “Early stachyurus”
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Conditions:
Zone: 7-9
Light: Full sun – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered from cool winds
Soil: Humus rich, acidic, fertile soil
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 3′-12′ W 10′ , slow growing
Leaf and Stem shape: Slender-pointed, ovate leaves
Flower: Stiffly-drooping racemes, of bell-shaped, pale yellow flowers
Pruning: Minimally
Maintenance: Cut out flowered shoots
Landscape use: Under deciduous tree, low maintenance
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Infrequent disease
Comments: Not common
~AGM winner
Vancouver Island Grows 