Consider Agarista populifolia in the hotter areas of the South. Zones 5 to 8 . . Moist, well drained soil . . Native Selection A form with smaller, lustrous dark green leaves and a relatively compact habit. Hardier than the species.
New leaves are bronze to bright green.
Racemes of fragrant, white, urn-shaped flowers in late spring. Resistant to leaf spot. Can have full sun in northern areas but needs full shade in the deep south. Consider Agarista populifolia in the hotter areas of the South. Sun to full shade . .