Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' ~ Gold-Edged Winter Daphne herb IMAGES: James Steakley

IMAGES: James Steakley

Small bell-like lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid summer attracting butterflies and pollinators

and resemble those of a maple tree

meaning it has separate male and female trees

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Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' ~ Gold-Edged Winter Daphne herb IMAGES: James SteakleyGold Edged Winter Daphne is a compact woody evergreen shrub with nicely glossed variegated whorls of dark green leathery foliage edged with creamy gold. Its dark purple buds open to highly fragrant pale pink flowers in late winter and early spring. Needs afternoon shade and moist, sharply drained soils. Moderately salt tolerant. NOTE: Winter Daphne is poisonous and will cause a rash with skin contact! Handle with care. Type: Shrub Height: 3 4 Spread: