Sarcococca ruscifolia ~ Fragrant Sweetbox zone-3 The Honey Locust

The Honey Locust

IMAGES: Photo by Flowerwood

Profuse blooms of semi-double rosy pink flowers with yellow stamen begin in early fall into winter which attracts butterflies

(2) Photo by  Ahmad Fuad Morad

(5) Liam Kaplan

Sarcococca ruscifolia ~ Fragrant Sweetbox zone-3 The Honey LocustFragrant Sweetbox is a shade loving evergreen shrub that forms a dense mound with shiny rich green foliage. Highly fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small glossy red berries that ripen to black and can last through winter. Does best in part sun and rich well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom