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Cotinus coggygria 'The Velvet Fog'
Smokebush
![Cotinus coggygria 'The Velvet Fog' Smokebush from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3753.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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![Proven Winners](_ccLib/image/breeders/LOGO-2.jpg)
- Very floriferous
- Red-pink plumes
- Blue-green foliage
- Big, showy seed heads in summer
- Long lasting blooms
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Long Blooming](image/chars/char-86.png)
Long Blooming
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers aver, well drained soil
Fertilize in spring and summer with Tree or Plant Tone
Good for hedge or specimen plant
Little to no pruning necessary
Height: 5-8 ft
Spread: 5-6 ft
Price Level 1: $64.99~#3
Bloom Color: Pink, Red
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Long Blooming
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained