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Botanical illustration of Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 2–8

Viburnum lentago

Nannyberry

ShrubDeciduous
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Mature size
15–18 ft tall
6–10 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Low
USDA zones
2–8

Notable features

rain gardensbirdsdeer resistantfire resistant

Companion plants for Nannyberry

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

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 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 Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–8

Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Rock Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) — a deciduous groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Rock Soapwort

Saponaria ocymoides

Groundcover0.33–0.42 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

Common Sunflower

Native

Helianthus annuus

Annual3–8 ft tallZones 2–11
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