Rhus virens (Evergreen Sumac) Size:1 gal rain garden

rain garden

along roadside ditches

part sun Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Summer Mature height 2-6 ft Attracts Butterflies

Texas Sedge has fine-textured leaves

The blooms are followed by a pear-shaped seed capsule

Rhus virens (Evergreen Sumac) Size:1 gal rain gardenEvergreen Sumac is a very drought tolerant shrub that requires little care. Native to rocky hillsides with thin soils, Evergreen Sumac also performs well in areas with a little heavy clay. In full sun it becomes large and dense, in shadier spots it is more open. It is not a true evergreen similarly to live oak, it drops its leaves in the winter and new leaves emerge shortly after. It produces creamy white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. The