Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle)

Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle)Also known as Southern Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry. Wax Myrtle is a multi trunked, evergreen shrub that can reach 20 ft. in height. The foliage is aromatic. Pale blue berries occur on female plants. Wax Myrtles tend to sucker, sometimes forming colonies in optimum growing conditions. Wax Myrtle prefers moist, acid soils but is adaptable to other conditions, including wet sites with poor drainage. Once established it is reasonably drought tolerant

totally unique biological and physical soil conditioner containing: Emery Humates

It does very well in rock gardens

summer Mature height 6-12 ft Mature width 1-3 ft Attracts Butterflies

It attracts songbirds which are drawn to its seeds

it likes to spread

It prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter and therefore is not a good candidate for heavy clay soil

summer Mature height 1-2 ft Mature spread 2 ft Attracts Butterflies

butterflies Host plant American Snout

followed by red fruit that is cherished by birds

part shade Bloom color Yellow-green Mature height 3-4 ft Mature spread 4-5 ft Evergreen  Yes Notes Sharp spines

Fall is the best time for planting purple coneflower since the cooler weather makes it easier for the plant to get established

rocky sites