Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Painted Indian butterfly

Painted Indian butterfly

twig blights

Dense clusters of large drooping clear white bell-flowers bloom in spring

Popcorn Viburnum is an early blooming upright multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with dense branching and toothed leathery deep green leaves that turn burgundy in fall

Native Gardens

Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Painted Indian butterflyDistylium is a flat topped evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Its willow like leaves have a bluish hue and 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 Height: 2' 4 Spread: 2 5 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red