Loropetalum chinense ‘Carolina Moonlight’ (Chinese Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum chinense ‘Carolina Moonlight’ (Chinese Fringe Flower) is a bushy evergreen shrub of compact, upright to arching habit with thick and very small olive green leaves. In late winter to early spring, it produces abundant clusters of creamy-white, spidery flowers, each with narrow, twisted, inch-long petals. The luminous blossoms stand out against the evergreen foliage which provides interest to the landscape all year long. Deer-resistant and drought tolerant, this pretty evergreen shrub is perfect as an accent or in mass plantings. It makes a lovely hedge along the entryway and looks great in perennial borders or in containers.

• Grows up to 5-6 ft. tall and wide (150-180 cm).
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in humus-rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Best flower production and leaf color in full sun, although this plant appreciates some afternoon shade. Shelter from cold winds and provide winter protection. Drought tolerant once established.
• Virtually pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
• Extremely versatile, the Chinese Fringe Flower may be used as a specimen plant or in small groups. Perfect for foundation plantings, beds and borders, hedges and screens, or containers.
• Little pruning is required except for the removal of unsightly shoots and deadheading unless some shaping is required.
• Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat
• Native to China, Southeast Asia, and Japan