species 360 observations

Ashy Hydrangea

Hydrangea cinerea

Field notes

Hydrangea cinerea, the ashy hydrangea or gray hydrangea, is a small to medium sized, deciduous shrub up to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall; its natural range is interior regions of the southeastern United States. Its common names reflect the ashy or gray appearance of the undersides of its leaves, which results from a dense pubescence.

Supports All

88 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Virginian Tiger Moth, Hydrangea Leaftier Moth, Hydrangea Sphinx 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Aerial Yellowjacket 85

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Heat
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Shrub

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.