{"product_id":"ilex-verticillata","title":"Ilex verticillata (Winterberry)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as winterberry holly, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. Unlike typical evergreen hollies, it drops its leaves in autumn, revealing dense, striking clusters of bright red berries that persist throughout the winter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt is widely celebrated in landscaping for its multi-season visual interest and exceptional ecological value to local wildlife.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis shrub grows 6-12' tall and wide and does well in full sun to partial shade.  At least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended for the best flower and berry production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt thrives in moist, acidic, organic loams and has a great tolerance for poorly drained, waterlogged, and clay soils, making it perfect for rain gardens and boggy areas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost plant for over 34 species of Lepidoptera including the Henry's Elfin Butterfly, the Harris' Three-Spot Moth and the Pawpaw Sphinx Moth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt also supports specialized native bees which rely on the flowers for their pollen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48898497282303,"sku":"ILEVER-2G","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48898497315071,"sku":"ILEVER-3G","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48898497347839,"sku":"ILEVER-TG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Ilexverticillata.jpg?v=1789754748","url":"https:\/\/wildrootsnativenursery.com\/products\/ilex-verticillata","provider":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}