Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' (cutleaf stephanandra) is a low, arching deciduous shrub often used like a woody groundcover. You get finely cut, crinkled, maple-like leaves that emerge with bronze tones, mature to fresh green, and finish the season with vivid red-purple to red-orange fall color. In early summer, small clusters of pale flowers add a soft accent above the foliage.

Plant it in full sun to part shade; more sun typically means better flowering, while a little shade helps in hotter sites. Give it moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, then water during dry spells until established. Once rooted in, it handles average garden conditions well with occasional deep watering during prolonged drought.

This cultivar stays compact in height (about 24-36 inches) but can spread generously, making it useful for mass plantings, foundation areas, and draping over low walls or raised beds. It is also a solid choice for banks and slopes where you want broad coverage and fine texture without a tall shrub silhouette.

For long-term performance, prune right after flowering to shape and encourage fresh growth. Every few years, you can rejuvenate older plants by removing some of the oldest stems at ground level. As stems touch soil they may root, so you can also lift and replant rooted sections to expand a planting.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-7 (-30 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: Fast
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 60-84"

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