Leucothoe fontanesiana

Drooping Agarista, Dog Hobble, Fetterbush, Drooping Leucothoe

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 8A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, ground cover, massing, woodland garden
Height 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America