Large yellow flowers occur singly or in few-flowered clusters. A dry, dehiscent, three valved capsule persists all winter.
| Family | Clusiaceae |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | June - August |
| Habitat | Very small, mound-shaped, deciduous shrub, to 3' tall, with dense upright branching and exfoliating, red to purple bark. Adapts to a variety of moisture regimes and is even flood tolerant. It has no serious disease or insect problems. |
| Cycle | |
| Height | 1-3' |
| Leaf Description | Smooth, dark-to blue-green, fine-textured foliage becomes yellow-green in fall. |
| Soil Type | All Types |
| Light Source | Shade, Partial Shade |
| Location | Shoreline, Rain Garden, Woodland |