<i>Cotinus coggygria</i> ‘Young Lady’ | Young Lady Smokebush
DESCRIPTION
Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' is an eye-catching deciduous shrub known for its abundant, airy flower plumes that resemble clouds of delicate pinkish-white smoke. These soft, feathery blooms appear in early summer and persist for an extended period, creating a striking display against the backdrop of the shrub's rounded, green leaves. In autumn, the foliage transitions to vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow, adding a brilliant splash of color to the garden. 'Young Lady' is valued for its compact, well-branched habit and is ideal for adding texture and seasonal interest to borders, mixed plantings, or as a focal point in the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' is an eye-catching deciduous shrub known for its abundant, airy flower plumes that resemble clouds of delicate pinkish-white smoke. These soft, feathery blooms appear in early summer and persist for an extended period, creating a striking display against the backdrop of the shrub's rounded, green leaves. In autumn, the foliage transitions to vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow, adding a brilliant splash of color to the garden. 'Young Lady' is valued for its compact, well-branched habit and is ideal for adding texture and seasonal interest to borders, mixed plantings, or as a focal point in the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' is an eye-catching deciduous shrub known for its abundant, airy flower plumes that resemble clouds of delicate pinkish-white smoke. These soft, feathery blooms appear in early summer and persist for an extended period, creating a striking display against the backdrop of the shrub's rounded, green leaves. In autumn, the foliage transitions to vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow, adding a brilliant splash of color to the garden. 'Young Lady' is valued for its compact, well-branched habit and is ideal for adding texture and seasonal interest to borders, mixed plantings, or as a focal point in the landscape.
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Family: Anacardiaceae
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Green, turning orange-red in fall
Flower color: Pinkish-beige, appearing as fluffy "smoke-like" plumes
Bloom time: Early summer to late summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
