Sweet & Lo sweet box

Garden uses

Notes

'Sweet & Lo' sweet box (Sarcococca hookeriana 'Sweet & Lo') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil. This evergreen has a dense habit and blooms in early to late spring. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows slowly and is drought tolerant.

Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Autumn fern, and Lady fern.