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Botanical illustration of Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 4–8

Cotinus coggygria

Smokebush

ShrubDeciduous
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Mature size
10–15 ft tall
10–15 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Moderate
USDA zones
4–8
Bloom
Smoky pink plumes
Summer

Notable features

deer resistant

Companion plants for Smokebush

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

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

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
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
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