NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Eubotrys racemosus [= Leucothoe racemosa]
Coastal Fetterbush, Swamp Sweetbells, Swamp Doghobble, Coastal-plain Doghobble
Scientific Name: |
Eubotrys racemosus [= Leucothoe racemosa] |
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Genus: |
Eubotrys |
Species Epithet: |
racemosus |
Common Name: |
Coastal Fetterbush, Swamp Sweetbells, Swamp Doghobble, Coastal-plain Doghobble |
Plant Type |
Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Ericaceae (Heath Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
3-6 ft., 6-12 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Wet |
Bloom Time: |
March, April, May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Swamps, pocosins, streamheads, wet margins. Common on NC Coastal Plain, uncommon in Piedmont, rare in Mountains. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
"Swamp Sweetbells" is a perfect name for this charming shrub with curving branches and bright-white blossoms all in a row. Not readily available in retail. |
© Will Stuart, 2011 |
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