Holodiscus microphyllus, Small-leaf Mountain Cream Bush hedgerow plants though quite hardy if properly

though quite hardy if properly situated

purple-pink smokey plumes above

and lightly colonizes

Up to 18 inch-long blue-green leaves have "pinked" edges

called ginger for its scent when crushed

Holodiscus microphyllus, Small-leaf Mountain Cream Bush hedgerow plants though quite hardy if properlyTiny, grey green leaves dot the length of prostrate branches. In spring, clusters of tiny, white flowers grace the branch tips, then age to an attractive coppery tan by fall. Branch, leaf, and flower are all a bit fuzzy. This deciduous, low growing shrub is native to high elevations in Oregon, California, Arizona, and Colorado. Find it nestled among rocks near Bristlecone, Jeffrey, and Lodgepole Pines. It's one tough cookie; adaptable to garden