Piihq-i oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Piihq-i'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size5 to 6 feet tallup to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White maturing to light pink
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Piihq-i' oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Piihq-i') is a shrub for borders, specimen plantings, shade gardens, and woodland settings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. White flowers open in early to late summer and mature to light pink. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the fragrant blooms. The leaves turn a rich color in fall.
Pairs well with Witch hazel, Christmas fern, and River birch.