“Mt. Airy” Fothergilla Major, a captivating, deciduous shrub, stuns in any garden. This 3 to 5 foot tall shrub flowers in the spring and attracts pollinators. Thriving in full sun to part shade with moist, acidic soil, this low-maintenance charmer rewards with minimal fuss and year-round beauty.

Sunburst St. John’s Wort (Hypericum frondosum ‘Sunburst’) is a deciduous shrub bursting with sunshine. It grows 2-3 feet tall and excels in full to partial sun. It prefers well drained soil but tolerates most kinds of soil. Once established, Sunburst St. John’s Wort is drought tolerant and attracts pollinators.

#3 Fothergilla gardenii

Fothergilla gardenii, also known as the Dwarf Fothergilla, packs a seasonal punch in a compact package. This deciduous shrub tops out at just three feet, making it perfect for borders and foundation plantings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s drought-tolerant and pest-resistant, making it a low-maintenance beauty.

Leucothoe fontanesiana “Scarletta”, also known as Doghobble or Drooping Laurel, is a stunning evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It enjoys well drained, acidic soil and partial shade but can be grown in full shade or full sun.