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Botanical illustration of Purpleleaf Sandcherry (Prunus x cistena) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 4–8

Prunus x cistena

Purpleleaf Sandcherry

ShrubDeciduous
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Mature size
4–6 ft tall
4–6 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Notable features

pollinatorsfire resistant

Companion plants for Purpleleaf Sandcherry

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

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

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) — a evergreen grass for USDA zones 4–8

Blue Fescue

Festuca glauca

Grass0.75–1 ft tallZones 4–8
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