Plant Details

Attractive, multi-branched evergreen shrub. Native to California. Vertically inclined gray stems peal back annually, to reveal new yellowish-tan bark. In late spring to early summer, multi-flowered clusters of fragrant 2 inch wide white flowers with bright yellow stamens appear. Plant in sun or light shade (requires shade in inland CA gardens) in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established but looks its best in an acidic organic amended soil with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to about 20 degrees F. The bitter foliage is not attractive to deer so only gets browsed when they are desperate.