Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrangeaceae

Genus:

Hydrangea

Species:

Hydrangea barbara

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to southeastern U.S. woodlands