Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Zenobia

Species:

Zenobia pulverulenta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

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

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 boggy or swampy areas

Germination Information