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Fragrant Sumac 'Gro-Low'

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

Illustration of Fragrant Sumac 'Gro-Low'

Fragrant Sumac 'Gro-Low' is a shrub for groundcover, structure, suited to full sun and clay, loam or sandy soil, flowering Apr, May.

TypeShrub
Mature height60 cm
Spread180 cm
Aspectfull sun
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 3a-9a
Pollinator-friendlyYes
Pet-safeYes

Where to use it in a border

At around 60 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 180 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 9a, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Fragrant Sumac 'Gro-Low''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Foundation planting Native Wildlife garden Xeriscape (low-water)

Sources

Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: