Daphne mezereum
February daphne
Notes:
Leggy. All parts poisonous.
Requires consistent moisture if sited in full sun, especially in hot-summer climates.
Druse notes scent of clove, gardenia, and lilac.
Sources: Sunset, Dirr, Missouri BG, NCSU, Druse.
Tags:
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
deer resistant
difficult to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
habit:upright
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease sensitive
poisonous
rich soil preferred
root disturbance intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:cut flowers
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:naturalizing
use:rock garden
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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