Holodiscus discolor, Ocean Spray drought-tolerant At Dancing Oaks it seems

At Dancing Oaks it seems to thrive in the high shade with the soil kept fairly dry in summer

This is one of the best contrast perennials to bring out the light greens in the garden

Flowers bloom on old wood

and a green or purple-striped

Easy to grow with moderate summer water and well-drained soil

Holodiscus discolor, Ocean Spray drought-tolerant At Dancing Oaks it seemsOur Northwest native shrub, Ocean Spray has abundant, frothy, foamy, white floral sprays on arching branches in early summer. This native does amazingly well in both aspects of sun and high shade. It is always a delight to behold while walking through our woods outside the nursery deer fence with the greyhounds. During times of summer drought stress, usually in hot full sun with minimal summer water, ocean spray can drop its leaves or start its fall