Dwarf Simpson's Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans, compacta) is a compact and versatile shrub that grows to about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Thriving in full sun or partial shade, it prefers moist but well-drained calcareous or sandy soils. Its showy white flowers, resembling delicate fireworks, bloom throughout spring and summer, adding charm to any garden.
The reddish-orange fruit provides a valuable food source for birds, while the flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator-friendly choice. Historically, this plant earned its name "stopper" for its medicinal use in treating diarrhea, adding an intriguing cultural touch to its appeal. A beautiful and practical addition to any landscape.
- Long-lived perennial
- Exposure: full sun to partial shade
- Height: 3 – 4 Ft Width: 3 – 4 Ft.
- Blooms: spring through summer
- White year-round fragrant flowers
- Evergreen Leaves
- Used as a shrub or small tree
- Soil type: sandy or calcareous
- Moisture level: moist to dry
- Berries: edible, reddish orange in maturity, food source for birds
- Hurricane wind resistant
- Propagation: seed
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