Sweetbox
COMMON NAME | Sweetbox |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis |
ZONE | 6-8 |
SIZE | Groundcover, 12 – 18” HT |
FOLIAGE | Small, lance shaped, glossy, deep green leaves. Evergreen. Will fill in to form a lush mass. |
FLOWER | White and insignificant, but wonderfully fragrant in February / March. Plant near a walkway that might be used in the winter time in order to take advantage of the fragrance. |
FRUIT | Shiny black droop, rarely observed. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Acid, moist, well-drained. Drought tolerant once established. Pollution tolerant. Part Shade to Full Shade. Will become off-color in full sun. |
NOTES | So far, reliably deer resistant. |
* A particular plant will have only 1 botanical name. Unfortunately, a particular plant may have several common names or it may share a common name with another plant. Whenever possible, use the botanical name.