Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Pieris

Species:

Pieris phillyreifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers habitats like bogs and wet pine flatwoods

Germination Information