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