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Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Guy PP28937

Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'NCIV3'

Also Known As

  • Little Goblin® Guy Winterberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Guy PP28937 plant details

Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Guy PP28937 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Guy PP28937

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: pollinator, rain garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Guy PP28937

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A little goblin guy for your little goblin girls! This wonderful small shrub is the pollinator for all of the Ilex in the Goblin series. S-PSh/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Guy PP28937 plant

How to Grow Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Guy PP28937

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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