Escallonia (Escallonia Virgata) is a perennial shrub in the Escalloniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Escallonia virgata is a deciduous shrub native to Central and South Chile to Western and Southern Argentina, known for its robust habit and graceful form, growing 1.5 to 2.5 meters tall with arching branches and small white flowers.