Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) Flower Such an exquisite plant

Such an exquisite plant

Silphium terebinthinaceum

It tolerated high competition tallgrass prairie sites and can be found easily when in flower

Mostly Sunny

bringing natural beauty to naturalized areas and shade gardens

Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) Flower Such an exquisite plantAn excellent sumac for home landscapes as it is smaller and is less aggressive than its cousin's staghorn and smooth sumac. This shrub's leaves have a beautiful aroma when crushed thus the name Fragrant Sumac. Like other sumacs, it has magnificent fall red colors!!! It can be a bit aggressive on dryer soils particularity on small landscapes. Fruit provides a needed food source for overwintering songbirds. Naturally, this plant grows in dry sandy