Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

Smokebush


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Deep purple foliage in foliage
  • 6-8" plumes; begin gray-mature pink
  • Blooms June-August
  • Fall interest with red and orange foliage
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Mass Planting



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers infertile loam or average soil with medium moisture and very well-drained conditions. Does best in full sun and tolerates a wide range of soils except wet, poorly-drained ones. Pruning can be done very lightly in late winter or early spring as needed or if blooming is not important the plant can be cut back further to encourage vigorous new growth. Mulching is beneficial.


Height: 10-15 ft
Spread: 10-15 ft
Price Level 1: $64.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Specimen
  • Border or Bed
  • Fall Color

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Burgundy

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water