February Daphne
Daphne mezereum
Washington State Classification
Monitor List
This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington.
Quick Reference
Identification
Growth Habit
February Daphne is a semi-evergreen shrub, which flowers in the late winter.
Leaves
Leaves grow alternately or whorled along branches. They are around 3.5 inches long and 0.5 inch wide, and a deep green
Flowers
Usually a pink-lavendar to white, the flowers are fragrant, with 4 or 5 petals each. They grow directly from the branches, in clusters, directly below leaf whorls. They bloom in late January-early March
Fruit & Seeds
Yellow, green, or red berries, which are about half an inch wide, ripen in Summer.
Impact
This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington. Please contact Loretta Nichols to report location or for more information.
Ecology & Spread
Habitat
It grows well in full shade, and partial shaded forest understories. Burke Herbarium has information on some locations it has been found in Washington State.
Spread Mechanisms
Reproduction
Seeds are spread readily by birds, who are attracted to the bright berries.
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