Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo 'Nana Purpurea'

Nandinadomestica

Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nandina (nan-DEE-nuh)
Species
domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Agoura Hills, California

Dana Point, California

Elk Grove, California

San Diego, California

Lebanon, Missouri

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Clarksville, Tennessee

Moscow, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

Mission, Texas

New Caney, Texas

Powderly, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Glade Spring, Virginia

Oakton, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | July 2019 | positive

I've had this plant in full sun for 5 years and really haven't had to do anything with them as far as maintenance. Easy to grow and once...Read More

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New Caney, TX | June 2003 | positive

I have been growing this plant for six years now and it
is one of my favorite. Leaves turn fiery red in the winter
and righ...Read More

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