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Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple' Smokebush
Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple' Smokebush
 
A large shrub or small tree that ks known for its summer-time smoke-like airy flower plumes of pink-purple, foliage emerges maroon-red in spring then turns to a dark purple in summer, in fall the foliage produces a real show with shades of yellow, orange and red. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts songbirds.

Shrub
Sun tolerant/shade tolerant
Height: 10' - 15' tall
Flowering: summer to late summer
Foliage interest: early summer to fall
Growability: easy

 

Description
 

COTINUS

Common Name: Smokebush

Smokebush are easy to grow and will tolerate a wide variety of soils except wet or poorly drained ones. Plant in full sun for the best leaf color which is everchanging and showy from spring through fall. Summer flowers are unusual, long lasting and look like a plume of smoke rising.


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