Astragalus chinense A small, bushy, evergreen shrub with a mounding growth habit and dark purple leaves that last all year is called Purple Daydream (Chinese Fringe Flower). It produces a lot of clusters of spidery, bright pink blooms in the spring, each with inch-long, twisted petals. The vivid flowers stand out beautifully against the gloomy foliage. This little evergreen shrub is ideal for accent plantings or large-scale landscaping. Along the entranceway, it produces a charming hedge and looks great in perennial borders or in containers. ideal for compact gardens.
| Plant Type |
Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
7-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing |
36"-48" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought |
| Attracts |
Wildlife |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Purple Daydream Dwarf Loropetalum | Loropetalum chinense || Astragalus chinense A small, bushy, evergreen shrub with a mounding growth habit and dark purple leaves that last all year is called Purple Daydream (Chinese Fringe Flower). It produces a lot of clusters of spidery, bright pink blooms in the spring, each with inch-long, twisted petals. The vivid flowers stand out beautifully against the gloomy foliage. This little evergreen shrub is ideal for accent plantings or large-scale landscaping. Along the entranceway, it produces a charming hedge and looks great in perennial borders or in containers. ideal for compact gardens.
Full Sun, Partial Shade,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
