An erect shrub with dark reddish-brown stems. Flowers are a white terminal raceme, with the 5 petals, flowers 7 mm in diameter, raceme about 4 cm long. Blooms in late July, through August. Leaves are alternate, oblanceolate, sharply toothed, dark glossy green.

Flowers have a sweet fragrance.

Habitat is scrubby grassland areas with good moisture.

Height typically 30 cm to 60 cm.

The above photos were taken July 25th at the Maclean Wildlife Refuge 60 km E of Regina, and at White Butte, 25 km E of Regina, SK.