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It is not a real "hydrangea"
nor is it from Mexico*, but it's still attractive, even if misnamed.
Please, just don't crush the leaves of this deer-proof plant, they are
as malodorous as those of other ornamental species of this genus!
The flower heads, produced at the tops of 4' to 6' stems, occur from spring
to late summer and can be up to 8" in diameter. It does spread by
rhizomes (underground stems), thus forming a colony. Plant it where
that habit will not create a problem. While it can grow
in full sun, it needs far less water in half-day sun sites.
*Native to the misnamed, People's Republic of China.
It belongs to the Verbena Family.
(Feed with 1 Agriform
21-gram,
2-year fertilizer tablet at the bottom of the hole at planting time.) |