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Holodiscus microphyllus

Also Known As

Holodiscus microphyllus var. microphyllus
Desert Goat's Beard

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-10b

Holodiscus microphyllus plant details

Holodiscus microphyllus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Holodiscus microphyllus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Holodiscus microphyllus

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful denizen of the Great Basin, from Oregon south and east pretty much forever, sports silver-gray leaves of less than 1/2" on shrubs no more than 2-3 ft in height growing in rocky outcrops. Spring white flowers age gracefully to cinnamon colors in autumn. Amazingly drought adapted but just fine under normal garden conditions. Full sun; be thrifty with the water. Frost hardy in at least USDA zone 5, probably as low as zone 4.