Mountain Lover
Paxistima canbyi
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Plant Attributes
8-12”
15-20”
Moderate watering
USDA zones 4-9 (up to 7,000′)
Loamy soils are best
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Description
A prostrate, broadleaf evergreen shrub. The lustrous, dark green leaves deepen with purple tints in the winter. Although rare in its native Allegheny Mountains’ home, this is a durable and adaptable plant for edging or small-scale groundcover in the home garden. Shrub.
