Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

Pronunciation: roos a-roh-MAT-ik-a
SKU #06989
4-9

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A tough, fast-growing groundcover for slopes or banks, and areas with poor, dry soil. The glossy, green foliage displays an excellent red fall color and is fragrant when brushed against or leaves are crushed. Works well in border plantings, backed by taller shrubs and perennials. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, spreading 6 to 8 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasA beautiful spreading bank cover that can take poor, dry soil. Also a fine plant to include in the border with perennials and taller shrubs.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPine (Pinus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Rose (Rosa); Euonymus (Euonymus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable; grows easily in poor to average soil, provided it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Space 5 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasA beautiful spreading bank cover that can take poor, dry soil. Also a fine plant to include in the border with perennials and taller shrubs.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPine (Pinus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Rose (Rosa); Euonymus (Euonymus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable; grows easily in poor to average soil, provided it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Space 5 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.