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Ericaceae
Fetterbush Flower
Leucothoe fontanesiana
Hidden beauty and resilience.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Leucothoe
- Native to
- Southeastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 1-2 meters
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, acidic, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The name 'fetterbush' comes from its dense, arching branches that can entangle hikers like fetters.
- It is named after Leucothoe, a figure in Greek mythology who was buried alive and transformed by the sun god.
- The fragrant urn-shaped flowers dangle in graceful racemes beneath the arching stems.
- Its leaves turn beautiful shades of bronze and purple in winter.
- All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and livestock due to grayanotoxins.
Color meanings
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Grace
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Hidden beauty
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Protection