Burkwood Daphne

Daphne x burkwoodii 'Moonlight Sonata' Thymelaeaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Hillside Garden

Source of plant

Avant Gardens

Description

Daphne 'Moonlight Sonata' is a sport of 'Brigg's Moonlight', and has been shown to have more vigor. It has a slightly wider dark green margin surrounding cream centered narrow foliage. White flowers are held in small clusters and are deliciously fragrant. Plants stay quite compact, growing to 2 1/2' tall by 3' wide. Plant in sun or part shade with good drainage.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance, notable texture, foliage characteristics