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Botanical illustration of Fragrant Abelia (Abelia mosanensis) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 4–8

Abelia mosanensis

Fragrant Abelia

ShrubDeciduous
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Mature size
4–6 ft tall
4–6 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Moderate
USDA zones
4–8
Bloom
White
Summer · Fall

Notable features

butterfliespollinatorsdeer resistantfire resistant

Companion plants for Fragrant Abelia

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Fragrant Abelia.

Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–9

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Tree20–30 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 3–7

Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia

Tree20–30 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 3–7

Basket-of-Gold

Aurinia saxatilis

Perennial0.67–1.5 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Blue Avena Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) — a evergreen grass for USDA zones 4–9

Blue Avena Grass

Helictotrichon sempervirens

Grass2–4 ft tallZones 4–9
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