Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' ~ Sweet Amethyst Winter Daphne arching IMAGE: Hajime NAKANO

IMAGE: Hajime NAKANO

softly spined rosette

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Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' ~ Sweet Amethyst Winter Daphne arching IMAGE: Hajime NAKANOSweet Amethyst Winter Daphne is a compact woody evergreen shrub with nicely glossed whorls of dark green leathery foliage. Its clusters soft purple flowers have a strong jasmine scent and bloom from late winter to early spring. Needs afternoon shade and moist, sharply drained soils. Moderately salt tolerant. NOTE: Winter Daphne is poisonous and will cause a rash with skin contact! Handle with care. Type: Shrub Height: 3 4 Spread: 4 5 Spacing: 4. 5