Sweet box is a low, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green foliage and intensely fragrant flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The small, creamy-white blooms are easy to miss - but the perfume is unmistakable. This shade-loving shrub is perfect for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, and any spot where winter fragrance is appreciated.
| Shrub | |
| Sarcococca | |
| Sweet Box | |
| Zone 6 | |
| 2-6 hours | |
| Moist, well-drained soil | |
| Foundation plantings | |
| Woodland gardens | |
| 2-3' | |
| 3-4' | |
| Evergreen | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Helleborus, Ferns, Pieris, Hosta |