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Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna [Purple Stem]

Also Known As

Sarcococca 'Digyna'
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem'
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis [Purple Stem]
Dwarf Purple Stem Sweetbox
Purple Stem Sweet Box

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

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Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna [Purple Stem] plant details

Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna [Purple Stem] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna [Purple Stem]

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in winter
Uses: fragrant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna [Purple Stem]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution
Soil needs: alkaline, average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This shrub has long deep green leaves on a 2’ plant. The stems are purple year round. The plant grows great in shade and blooms in January-February with sweetly scented white flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

Evergreen, winter blooming, fragrant, white tinged pink, blue-black fruit. Long narrow foliage, slowly spreading ornamental shrub with purple stems. Zone 6-9, 2'-3', China, part shade, moist, cool roots, humus rich