cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' (ANCOT) (smokebush) green

cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' (ANCOT) (smokebush) greensmall, cloud like pinkish flowers appear above the leaves lime green leaves emerge late in the spring leaves turn gold then coral, to orange and red in the fall upright, vase shaped habit, becomes oval with age bloom time: summer zone 4b height 250 300 cm spread 200 250 cm full sun attracts birds heat tolerant drought tolerant, once established (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)

acidic soil with consistent moisture until it is established

in full sun or partial shade

part sun/shade

is known to self-seed under optimum conditions

tolerates periods of drought but not humidity

and the north part of georgia and mississippi

roots need a cool environment to thrive

in the spring

contrasting eye

rosa palustris thrives along the margins of bogs

seeds ripen july to september

upright hosta with narrow twsited leaves