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Ericaceae
Mountain Pieris
Pieris floribunda
Purity and mountain grace.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Pieris
- Native to
- Southeastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 4-6 ft
- Sunlight
- partial shade
- Soil
- acidic, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Mountain pieris is the only Pieris species native to North America; all others come from Asia.
- Its upright flower clusters distinguish it from the Japanese pieris, which has drooping flower panicles.
- The flower buds form in fall and remain visible all winter, providing year-round ornamental interest.
- All parts of the plant are toxic, containing grayanotoxins that can be harmful to humans and livestock.
- It is naturally found only in the Appalachian Mountains from Virginia to Georgia, growing on rocky acidic slopes.
Color meanings
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pure beauty
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steadfastness
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native pride