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Chamaedaphne calyculata 'Verdant'

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture moist to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Chamaedaphne calyculata 'Verdant' (leatherleaf) bears showy and white blooms during mid-spring to late spring. This broadleaf evergreen has deep lime foliage that is evergreen.
Typical Uses Bog, border, mass planting and naturalization.
Special Characteristics During winter Chamaedaphne calyculata 'Verdant' lends winter interest to your garden.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Chamaedaphne calyculata 'Verdant' (leatherleaf) may be invasive.