Shrubs
Eutaxia obovata (Eggs and Bacon Plan)
Eutaxia obovata
Also known as Egg and Bacon Pea
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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
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support