Shrubs

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (Hopseed Bush)

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Also known as Purple Hopseed Bush

$14.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones8-11
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (Hopseed Bush), 'Purpurea', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea viscosa) , Australian / wide-ranging evergreen with willow-like foliage (purple in 'Purpurea') and decorative papery winged seed capsules.

Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 11. Marginal in zone 8. Drought-tolerant once established.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
Common name
Purple Hopseed Bush
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
10-15 ft tall × 8-12 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot. Marginally hardy in zone 8; site against a south or west wall and mulch the root zone in winter. Drought tolerant once established; reduce watering in winter to improve cold hardiness. Prune in spring after frost danger has passed.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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