Distylium myricoides 'Athens Tower' ~ Athens Tower Distylium size-15-g Plectranthus argentatus 1zz

Plectranthus argentatus 1zz

Photo by David J

Sedum spectabile x S

3' apart under the drip line

2022-05-29 16 04 08 Large Red Maple in the back yard of a house along Aquetong Lane in the Mountainview section of Ewing Township

Distylium myricoides 'Athens Tower' ~ Athens Tower Distylium size-15-g Plectranthus argentatus 1zzAthens Tower Distylium is an upright evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches creating a vase like habit. Its deep green willow like leaves have a bluish hue and emerge light green. The small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils. Type: Shrub Origins: China and Japan Height: 6' 8