Shrubs
× Phylliopsis hillieri 'Sugar Plum' (Sugar Plum Phylliopsis)
x Phylliopsis 'Sugar Plum'
Also known as Sugar Plum Phylliopsis
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About This Plant
× Phylliopsis hillieri 'Sugar Plum' (Sugar Plum Phylliopsis), 'Sugar Plum', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
× Phylliopsis hillieri 'Sugar Plum' 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
- x Phylliopsis 'Sugar Plum'
- Common name
- Sugar Plum Phylliopsis
- Mature size
- 8-12 in tall × 12-18 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring to summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Red-burgundy
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support