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Suncatcher

Heimia salicifolia

Shrubby Yellowcrest, Willow-leaf Suncatcher

About This Plant

Partial shade or partial sun. An herbaceous shrub-like perennial, evergreen in warm winters. Long leaves resemble loosestrife, with multiple reddish stems and bright buttercup-like flowers throughout the warm season. Suncatcher is useful as an informal low screening hedge behind display beds; it forms dense stands. Prune as needed to contain and control height.

Origins: Tropical Americas from U.S. to Argentina

Maintenance

Reseeds aggressively to form monocultural stands. Cut back as needed after freezing weather.

A tall native perennial with buttercup-like flowers.

Min. Height: 8'

Max Height: 10 feet'

Min. Width: 15'

Max Width: 20 feet'

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