Holodiscus discolor, Ocean Spray drought-tolerant This is not a "roundy-moundy

This is not a "roundy-moundy

These seedlings have pale lilac to purple flowers on 15 inch stems and are prolific

It's wonderfully naturalizing and soooo pretty

although it will tolerate dry conditions and many kinds of soil as evidenced by its broad native range

Early spring brings small sky-blue flowers that hover above

Holodiscus discolor, Ocean Spray drought-tolerant This is not a "roundy-moundyOur Northwest native shrub, Ocean Spray has abundant, frothy, foamy, white floral sprays on arching branches in early summer. This native does amazingly well in both aspects of sun and high shade. It is always a delight to behold while walking through our woods outside the nursery deer fence with the greyhounds. During times of summer drought stress, usually in hot full sun with minimal summer water, ocean spray can drop its leaves or start its fall