Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' ~ Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba Size:3 GALLON Very short stems sport near

Very short stems sport near black buds that open to fragrant three parted wine colored flowers with dark purple-blue crests in spring

Solar Eclipse Foamy Bells is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a mounding habit grown for its dramatic basal foliage

or simply prune stems back to live wood in early spring

Merlot has excellent drought resistance and tolerates deer

Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' ~ Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba Size:3 GALLON Very short stems sport nearMr. Goldstrike Aucuba is a striking shade loving evergreen shrub with dark green foliage heavily speckled with bright yellow. As a male cultivar it will not produce berries but can act as a pollinator. The tiny maroon flowers bloom in early spring. Best foliage color in partial sun and rich, moist and well drained soils. Deer resistant. Type: Shrub Height: 4 6 Spread: 4 5 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: