Plant Type: Woodies
Climate Zones: Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Part Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular
Maintenance Needs: Low
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Average Height: 3-4'
Soil Type: Moist Tolerant
Soil pH: Acidic
Soil Drainage: Moist
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer Resistant
Native Plants: Northeastern U.S. Native
Colors: White
Other: Evergreen, Nice Fall Foliage
Leucothoe racemosa, commonly known as swamp bahia, is a native evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 3-4 feet. With its attractive drooping clusters of white flowers in spring and glossy, dark green leaves, it’s perfect for shaded areas and provides lovely year-round interest.
Leucothoe racemosa, commonly known as swamp bahia, is a native evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 3-4 feet. With its attractive drooping clusters of white flowers in spring and glossy, dark green leaves, it’s perfect for shaded areas and provides lovely year-round interest.