Agarista populifolia

Coastal Leucothoe, Coastal Dog Hobble, Fetter-Bush, Florida Hobblebush, Florida Leucothoe, Pipestem

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9B
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, hedge, massing, screen, woodland garden
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing