Lil Ditty witherod viburnum

Viburnum cassinoides 'Lil Ditty'

ShrubViburnaceae

Lil Ditty witherod viburnum
Deer-resistantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Arching
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerHedgeLow maintenancePollinator gardenRain gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Lil' Ditty' witherod viburnum (Viburnum cassinoides 'Lil' Ditty') is a shrub for borders, containers, specimen planting, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet soil of most types. It stays small at 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, with an arching habit and fragrant blooms. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it. Deer rarely make it their first choice.

Pairs well with Hummingbird sweet pepperbush, Sensitive fern, and Hairy aster.