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Key characteristics

Family: Berberidaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Small creamy white star shaped flowers borne in airy clusters
Foliage color: Finely textured bright red new growth maturing to deep burgundy to purple red foliage
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Average; moderately drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; remove older canes at the base to encourage fresh growth and maintain a compact habit
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinating insects

Shrubs

Nandina domestica 'Monfar'

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Nandina domestica 'Monfar' produces airy clusters of small white flowers in late spring to early summer, the delicate blooms held above the foliage in loose sprays. The blossoms are followed by bright red berries that persist into winter, adding color through the colder months. Finely divided leaves form soft, bamboo-like foliage that emerges fresh green and gradually develops rich burgundy and crimson tones as temperatures cool, creating changing color through the seasons.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average; moderately drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Borders
Containers
Foundation Plantings

Companion plants

Daphne · Brunnera · Tiarella · Camellia · Bleeding heart · Hellebore

Design tip

Use ‘Monfar’ in repeated groups through a border or foundation planting, where its compact form can create a consistent lower layer. Pair it with deep green evergreen foliage to emphasize the bright red new growth and the burgundy and crimson tones that develop as temperatures cool.