Shrubs

Eutaxia obovata (Eggs and Bacon Plan)

Eutaxia obovata

Also known as Egg and Bacon Pea

$9.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones9-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Eutaxia obovata (Eggs and Bacon Plan), 'Eggs and Bacon Plan', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Eutaxia obovata is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

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
Eutaxia obovata
Common name
Egg and Bacon Pea
Mature size
2-3 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained, loamy soil; avoid clay or wet sites. Marginally hardy in zone 9a; shelter from frost and mulch the root zone in winter. Water moderately; allow soil to partially dry between waterings. Minimal pruning needed; trim lightly after flowering.

Garden Attributes

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