Temple of Bloom seven son flower
Heptacodium miconioides 'Temple of Bloom'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Temple of Bloom' seven son flower (Heptacodium miconioides 'Temple of Bloom') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its fragrant flowers bloom from summer into autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit it, and it grows at a moderate rate.
Pairs well with Garden phlox, Little bluestem, and Japanese holly.