{"product_id":"rhus-aromatica-gro-low","title":"Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low growing native groundcover shrub with glossy green foliage that develops brilliant orange red fall color. This spreading selection forms a dense carpet of foliage that helps cover slopes and difficult areas while providing seasonal interest and valuable habitat for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 24 in x 6 - 8 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to dry well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection is a cultivated form of \u003cem\u003eRhus aromatica\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to much of eastern and central North America. It maintains the ecological benefits of the native species while offering a lower spreading habit for landscape use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small red fruit that provides a valuable food source for songbirds during fall and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native butterfly species by providing an important host plant for caterpillars including hairstreak butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for native bees at a time when few other plants are blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4 - 6 ft apart when using as a groundcover to allow its spreading habit to fill in naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for slopes, erosion control plantings, naturalized areas, and large landscape beds where its spreading form and fall color create year round interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright native grass texture and warm fall color that complements the low spreading habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii (Threadleaf Bluestar)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides airy foliage and golden fall color that pairs well with Gro Low Sumac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings bright orange summer blooms and strong pollinator value to sunny native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical summer flowers and attracts a wide range of pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon digitalis (Beardtongue)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers upright white flower spikes that contrast with the low groundcover form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46790689095841,"sku":"RHUS AROMATICA LOW GROW","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/rhus-aromatica-gro-low","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}