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Growing Zones
Looking for a woody ground cover that has amazing foliage? Cutleaf Stephanandra could be your plant. The finely dissected foliage looks like tiny maple leaves and changes color in the fall just like Maple leaves too. Stephanandra will be covered in blazing oranges and yellows as the weather cools in the autumn. This shrub is deciduous, but after the leaves fall the thick, gnarled, woody stems will give structure and interest in the winter.
Cutleaf Stephanandra is not only good as an ultra low maintenance ground cover, it excels as erosion control on a sloping site and can be sheared on an annual basis for a more formal Boxwood hedge appearance. Stephanandra is extremely drought tolerant once established and has an extensive root system that smothers out weeds very effectively.
Cutleaf Stephanandra Care
Well drained, moist soil is necessary to get Stephanandra off to a good start. This low growing shrub will tolerate the poorest of soils and is not fussy about pH level. Full sun will produce the most vigorous growth, but a partially shaded site is acceptable.
Stephanandra will not need much for pruning. If it is growing along a driveway or walkway where it needs to stay in bounds, a quick clip at the beginning of the spring and end of the summer will do it. Growing Stephanandra as a formal hedge will require more of a shearing pruning and this is best done in the middle of the summer. The Cutleaf Stephanandra is generally not bothered by any diseases or pests.
Cutleaf Stephanandra Spacing
Spacing is very important when using theis deciduous shrub as a groundcover. The mature height is only 2 feet while the width is 5-7 feet. Planting 6 feet apart on center will give you the right amount of space to accommodate the vigorous growth without too much pruning.
Cutleaf Stephanandra Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
Mature Spread: 5 - 7 Feet |
Spacing: 5 - 7 Feet |
Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): White |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Yellow |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Erosion Control, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators |
Brand: |
Common Name: Cutleaf Stephanandra |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: STEPHANANDRA INCISA `CRISPA` |
- SKU:
- 1231001126-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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