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Cardiandra

Cardiandra alternifolia

Hydrangeaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Plants reach 18" in height, the flowering stems with alternate, glossy, ovate-linear leaves; flowers are effective in early August, similar to those of a lace-cap hydrangea, the central flowers pink to pure white, the outer sterile florets 3-lobed, pink.

Source of plant

Heronswood, Heronswood/Cobblewood Collection

USDA Hardiness Zone

5