An outstanding selection of our western native sand cherry, Pawnee Buttes® is a low growing, groundcover shrub with a profusion of fragrant white flowers in early spring and showy mahogany-red foliage in the fall. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant. Prunus besseyi P011S is a 2000 Plant Select® introduction. 12-18" tall x 4-6' wide.
Common Name | Pawnee Buttes® Sand Cherry |
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Botanical Name | Prunus besseyi P011S |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | White |
Mature Height | 12-18" tall |
Mature Spread | 4-6' wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Very Drought Resistant / Very Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | Less than 10" (with irrigation), 10 to 20" |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Native, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Groundcover, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Winter Interest, Adds Texture |
Awards | Plant Select |
Ideal Region | West, Western Only, Southwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |