Gro-Low fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low') is a tough, low-growing native shrub that helps you cover ground quickly and beautifully. You get glossy green leaves that release a citrusy, resinous scent when brushed or crushed, plus standout fall color that shifts to bright red and orange. The plant stays compact in height but spreads wide, creating a dense, mounded groundcover effect that works especially well on banks and difficult sites.

Plant it where it can sprawl: along slopes, at the front of a shrub border, or in naturalized plantings. It performs best in full sun to part shade and is adaptable to many soils as long as drainage is decent. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions well and is a smart choice where you want a low, durable planting that reduces maintenance and helps hold soil in place.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. After that, you can scale back and water during extended dry spells. Prune in late winter or very early spring if you need to shape the planting or encourage fresh growth; you can also rejuvenate older plants by cutting back more firmly, since it responds well to renewal pruning.

In addition to its landscape value, fragrant sumac offers seasonal interest for wildlife. Flowers appear in early spring, and female plants can produce fuzzy red fruit that many birds and small animals use as a food source. Use it as a broad, low anchor plant, and let its spreading habit fill in open areas with reliable texture and color.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate
• Mature height: 12-24"
• Spread: 60-72"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil, Rabbits
• Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Good for erosion control: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes
• Good for slopes: Yes

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