Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Leucothoe

Species:

Leucothoe axillaris

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Germination Information