Fragrant Sweet Box is a superb, shade-loving evergreen shrub valued not for shearing, but for its powerfully sweet-scented white flowers that bloom in the depths of late winter. Its glossy, holly-like leaves and slow, spreading habit make it an excellent groundcover or understory plant for shady areas. The standout feature is its highly fragrant, small white flowers that appear in late winter to early spring, providing precious scent and interest when little else is blooming. Forms a dense, slowly spreading mound via underground stolons, making it an effective, weed-suppressing groundcover for shade. Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial to full shade. Tolerates deep shade and dry shade once established. A sophisticated plant for woodland gardens, shaded slopes, or under trees where color and fragrance are needed.
