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Daphne Species, Caucasian Daphne

Daphnecaucasica

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Genus

Daphne (DAF-nee)

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Species

caucasica (kaw-KAS-ee-kuh)

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Synonym

Daphne cneorum

Daphne euphorbioides

Daphne oleoides

Daphne salicifolia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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levilyla

Baltimore, MD (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | positive

This is an absolutely wonderful and beautiful plant but like all Daphnes, it has a tendency to drop dead for no reason...however, when do...Read Moreing well, I would not be without it.

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