Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Agarista

Species:

Agarista populifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, sandy loam

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wetland areas, prefers acidic conditions

Germination Information