Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' ~ Golden Rocket Barberry Size:3 GALLON Prairie Smoke

Prairie Smoke

Water regularly but needs well-drained soil

Broken stems have a milky white sap that can cause significant skin irritation and is poisonous if ingested

In mid-summer stems holding unusually large airy clusters of small purple-tinged flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Africa and Asia

Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' ~ Golden Rocket Barberry Size:3 GALLON Prairie SmokeGolden Rocket Barberry is a narrow upright branching deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground. The small leaves emerge in spring as a showy, bright yellow which contrasts against its coral colored stems and holds through summer before turning a stunning mix of red orange in fall. Unnoticeable tiny white flowers bloom in spring that gives way to small amounts of fruit. Best color in full sun and well drained soils.