Leucothoe axillaris
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
8A 8B 9A
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Coastal Dog-hobble
Ericaceae
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 2-4 (6) ft tall by 3-5 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | White | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen. Blooms in spring (usually April). | |
| Habitats: | Low mixed forest, streambanks, somewhat seepy areas near springs |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Borders, foundation plantings, underplantings for trees and larger shrubs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Part Shade, Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Usually moist, occasional inundation ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Pollinated by bees.