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Waxflower

Jamesia americana

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Plant Attributes

Height

3-6′

Width

4-6′

Soil Moisture

Moderate watering to dry

Hardiness

USDA zones 3-8 (up to 10,000′)

Culture

Well-drained loam or gravelly soil is best

Year Introduced

2003

Attracts birds, butterflies and/or bees

Yes

Deer Resistant

Yes

Dry Shade

Yes

Flower color

white

Fragrant

Yes

Native

Yes

Part shade/part sun

Yes

Shrub

Yes

Sun

Yes

Zone 3

Yes

Zone 4

Yes

Zone 5

Yes

Zone 6

Yes

Zone 7

Yes

Zone 8

Yes

Description

Intensely fragrant and showy clusters of waxy, white flowers appear in late spring on this shrub, with the added interest of flaking, reddish-brown bark. Heavy-textured, green foliage transforms to brilliant orange and pink tones in the autumn. This western native adds winter interest with its silvery silhouette. An excellent choice for dry conditions. Shrub. Xeriscape.