SCIENTIFIC NAME: Loropetalum chinense 'Plum Gorgeous' USPPAF, CPBRAF

COMMON NAME: Plum Gorgeous Fringe Flower

GARDEN SIZE: 3-5 feet tall x 3-5 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 7-9 (may be tender/non-evergreen here in Tennessee)

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Part Shade; Protect from harsh winter winds

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average to moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil; average water needs. Tolerates drought once established.

HABIT (FORM): Dense, compact shrub with a natural habit

FOLIAGE: Semi-Evergreen to Evergreen; Striking plum foliage that holds its color all season

FLOWERS: Pink flowers; blooms from spring through fall

PLANT ORIGIN: China, Japan, and the Himalayas

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the early spring.

FERTILIZING: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer; repeat after flowering if desired

PRUNING: Prune after flowering in spring (especially after frost damage) and again before August for size control; responds well to shearing.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

USES: Foundation plantings, Borders