PL. —Ilex verticillataBotanical illustration — drop image
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
In bloom
Summer
Not in bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background
Good companions
Care guide
SunFull sun to part shade — 4+ hours daily
Water1–1.5 inches per week; prefers moist to wet soil
SoilMoist to wet, acidic; pH 4.5–6.5
Spacing6–10 feet
Height6–10 feet
Zone3a – 9a
Native RegionAL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Frost hardy