Plant Database
Fragrant Sweet Box
Sarcococca ruscifolia
Fragrant Sweet Box is a superb, shade-loving evergreen shrub valued not for shearing, but for its powerfully sweet-scented white flowers that bloom in the depths of late winter. Its glossy, holly-like leaves and slow, spreading habit make it an excellent groundcover or understory plant for shady areas.
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The standout feature is its highly fragrant, small white flowers that appear in late winter to early spring, providing precious scent and interest when little else is blooming.
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Forms a dense, slowly spreading mound via underground stolons, making it an effective, weed-suppressing groundcover for shade.
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Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial to full shade. Tolerates deep shade and dry shade once established.
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A sophisticated plant for woodland gardens, shaded slopes, or under trees where color and fragrance are needed.