jet bead
Rhodotypos scandens
Overview
Jet bead (Rhodotypos scandens) is a versatile U.S. native shrub that grows best in partial sunlight. Its bright white flowers are bell-shaped leading to fruits that resemble tiny beads with a waxy dark red-to-black coating that attract birds and bees. It can reach a height of up to 6 feet, with a spread of 8 feet. Jet bead flourishes in rich, medium to poorly drained soil and is intolerant of drought conditions. This upright, graceful shrub with its three-lobed, light green foliage is beneficial for providing wildlife cover and food, and is right at home in naturalized habitats, rain gardens, or pollinator gardens.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "3-4" days.
Light
Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, June, July.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Division, Grafting Propagation, Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant.
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