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Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'
Pronunciation: roos a-roh-MAT-ik-a
SKU #06989
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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Design Ideas | A 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 Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Pine (Pinus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Rose (Rosa); Euonymus (Euonymus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Highly 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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover, Hillside |
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| Design Ideas | A 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 Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Pine (Pinus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Rose (Rosa); Euonymus (Euonymus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac evergreen or deciduous?
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac?
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac is Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac grow?
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac?
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac in my landscape?
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac is suitable for: Border, Ground Cover, Hillside.
How can I use Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac in my garden design?
A beautiful spreading bank cover that can take poor, dry soil. Also a fine plant to include in the border with perennials and taller shrubs.
What color are Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac flowers?
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac?
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac?
Good companion plants for Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac include: Pine (Pinus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Rose (Rosa); Euonymus (Euonymus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus).
How do I care for Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac?
Highly 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.