Ilex verticillata Jim Dandy (Jim Dandy Winterberry)Early flowering Male type Blooms over a long period Able to pollinate many types Dense and compact grower This early flowering male type blooms abundantly and over a long period of time allowing it to pollinate many types including 'Red Sprite' and 'Afterglow'. Dense and compact growing, this plant will fit into most landscapes. Hardiness Zone 3 8 Height 5 7 ft Spread 5 7 ft

in the meadow or in the wild

Use in baking

wider spreading

Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Its size and its blooming power can leave you breathless

In the cooler days of autumn the golden foliage becomes tinged with shades of pink and red to add even more adventure to your landscape

fern-like foliage forms a mound that gives rise to thick flower spikes in late spring

Compact Catnip

acidic wet soil

superb when used in groups

The flowers open to form a massive column of light peachy colored flowers each with darker peach spotted throats

bronzy-purple colored foliage