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Cream Bush, Ocean Spray |
Description
This shrub has elegant, dark green foliage with showy, cream colored flowers. Grows naturally on north facing slopes in moist areas. It reaches 3'-4' tall in warm inland valleys.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.