Wild Hydrangea -- Hydrangea arborescens



Family Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage family)

This species grows as a small to medium-sized shrub, usually about 3-5 feet in height. A large flat cluster of white flowers is produced in June and July, surrounded by a few sterile flowers with three petals. It can be found on wooded hillsides, bluffs and along roadsides, and is very common where it becomes established.


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