Smooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'Hayes Starburst' Saxifragaceae

Other names

Hills-Of-Snow Hydrangea

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Biocultural value

The roots of this Native American shrub were used by indigenous people and later, European settlers as a diuretic and to help remove kidney and bladder stones.

Location

Robison Herb Garden, Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Roslyn Nursery, Spring Meadow Nursery, Avant Gardens

Description

‘Hayes Starburst’ has all florets as double with a cascading, waterfall effect. It was found as a chance seedling in the garden of Hayes Jackson, a county agent in Anniston, AL.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical