Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

These plants form rounded mounds and bloom in June with large clusters of flat, creamy white flowers that last for many weeks and can be used in dried flower arrangements. The flowers are pollen-rich and attract butterflies and other pollinators. Grow in rich moist soil in partial shade to deep shade.

Height 3-4 Feet

Spread 3-6 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Good Companions Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum), Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • FACU-	Nature Attracting • Beneficial Insects • Butterfly	Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Mid (May-June)
Soil Moisture • High • Moderate	Special Uses • Dried Flower • Fresh Cut Flower	Sun Exposure • Shade • Medium Sun/Average Shade
USFS MO Ecological Map • Central Dissected Till Plain • Ozark Highlands • Mississippi Aluvial Basin	Wildlife Benefit • Butterfly Nectar