Prefers moist soil but can grow in a variety of soil conditions. Has ability to grow in both part to full shade. Can be used in naturalized areas, shady woodlands and gardens. Will form thickets if in preferable growing conditions. Attracts pollinators.

Height : 10-15 feet Spread : 10-20 feet

Light : Part shade to full shade Water : Medium to moist

Soil : Sand, loam, clay Zone : 3-8

Leaves : Trifoliate leaflets with a medium to dark green and are hairless

Stem : Gray with rough texture. Branches smooth with black and light gray streaks

Flower : Drooping clusters of white flowers that are bell-shaped. The bloom period is late spring for 2-3 weeks

Fruit : Unique green to light brown seed capsules which mature in fall

Habit : A multi-stemmed shrub with irregular, sparse branching form