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Smokebush
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Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria
The Smokebush is a lovely shrub that can grow tall and wide. It has fluffy, smoke-like flowers that look like puffs of cotton candy in the summer!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Smokebush is famous for its misty, purplish-pink flower clusters that create a 'smoke' effect from late spring. Its oval leaves can be green, purple, or golden-yellow, transforming into brilliant reds and oranges in autumn.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilyAnacardiaceaeGenusCotinus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's a tough survivor, growing happily even in poor, rocky soils where other plants struggle.
Its wood is sometimes called 'fustic' and was once used to make a bright yellow dye!
Some varieties boast deep purple leaves all summer, looking like a mysterious dark cloud!
The 'smoke' you see isn't just flowers, but fuzzy stalks that remain after they bloom!
Special abilities
Ability
Smokey Illusion
Smokebush has fluffy flower stalks that remain after blooming, making it look like it's puffing purple smoke to attract attention.
Ability
Drought Defiance
Smokebush can withstand dry spells, thanks to its tough root system, helping it survive hot, arid conditions.
Ability
Autumn Blaze
Smokebush can change its leaf color dramatically in autumn, from green to fiery red, creating a stunning visual display.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 300-500 cm
- Spread
- 300-500 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
may browse leaves and twigs
pollinates
Painted lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
visits flowers for nectar
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be careful around plants and don't touch without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Smokebush?
300-500 cm
How wide does Smokebush spread?
300-500 cm
How big are the flowers on Smokebush?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Smokebush bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Smokebush edible?
No
Is Smokebush toxic?
Mild
What is Smokebush's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Smokebush pollinated?
Insect
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