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Shortiasoldanelloides

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Genus

Shortia (SHORT-ee-uh)

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Species

soldanelloides (sol-dan-el-OY-deez)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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