Eubotrys Species, Sweetbells, Swamp Sweetbells, Leucothoe, Swamp Doghobble, Fetter-Bush

Eubotrysracemosa

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Species
racemosa (ray-see-MO-suh)
Synonym
Andromeda elegans
Andromeda racemosa
Cassandra racemosa
Leucothoe racemosa
Lyonia racemosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mandeville, Louisiana

Exmore, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Exmore, VA | April 2015 | positive

I have had this plant in my pond area for 3-4 years. It is growing on a hummock, or raised area in a shallow pond. This area is periodica...Read More

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Browns Mills, NJ (Zone 6b) | April 2009 | neutral

Native to southern states and eastern states up to MA. A suckering shrub that grows in shady moist areas.

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