Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

$34.95

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low' 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.

Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 6 - 8 ft

Bloom Time: Early spring

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Average to dry well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This selection is a cultivated form of Rhus aromatica, 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.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Birds

  • Produces small red fruit that provides a valuable food source for songbirds during fall and winter.

Butterflies

  • Supports native butterfly species by providing an important host plant for caterpillars including hairstreak butterflies.

Bees

  • Early spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for native bees at a time when few other plants are blooming.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 4 - 6 ft apart when using as a groundcover to allow its spreading habit to fill in naturally.

Landscape Placement

  • Excellent for slopes, erosion control plantings, naturalized areas, and large landscape beds where its spreading form and fall color create year round interest.

Companion Plants

  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds upright native grass texture and warm fall color that complements the low spreading habit.
  • Amsonia hubrichtii (Threadleaf Bluestar) - Provides airy foliage and golden fall color that pairs well with Gro Low Sumac.
  • Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) - Brings bright orange summer blooms and strong pollinator value to sunny native plantings.
  • Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Adds vertical summer flowers and attracts a wide range of pollinators.
  • Penstemon digitalis (Beardtongue) - Offers upright white flower spikes that contrast with the low groundcover form.

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