Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' ~ Sweet Amethyst Winter Daphne Size:2 GALLON IMAGES Photo by Alison Mickelson

IMAGES Photo by Alison Mickelson

Large mid-violet beardless flowers with yellow crests highlighted by white signals bloom in early summer attracting bees

and bloom from late winter into spring

The mildly fragrant rosy pink-purple flowers with yellow centers bloom from early fall to late spring

The broad basal foliage emerges green with irregular chartreuse margins that turn yellow

Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' ~ Sweet Amethyst Winter Daphne Size:2 GALLON IMAGES Photo by Alison MickelsonSweet Amethyst Winter Daphne is a compact woody evergreen shrub with nicely glossed whorls of dark green leathery foliage. Its clusters soft purple flowers have a strong jasmine scent and bloom from late winter to early spring. Needs afternoon shade and moist, sharply drained soils. Moderately salt tolerant. NOTE: Winter Daphne is poisonous and will cause a rash with skin contact! Handle with care. Type: Shrub Height: 3 4 Spread: 4 5 Spacing: 4. 5