'Blue Mist' fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist') fah-ther-GILL-ah gar-DEN-ee-eye Genus:  Fothergilla This versatile shrub to 3 feet tall and widestarts the show in spring before even the leaves emerge with 1- to -2-inch long, honey-scented, white, bottlebrush flowers that bloom for several weeks. These are joined soon after by wavy-margined, leathery, blue-green leaves that, in fall, may turn many shades of yellow, orange, and red. Care:  Provide full sun to partial shade and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Prune only to maintain a pleasing framework. Propagation: 

 Grow from softwood cuttings in summer.

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Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Spring Flower Color White Style Low-Maintenance, Spring Interest Type Shrubs