Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrangeaceae

Genus:

Whipplea

Species:

Whipplea modesta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded forest understories