Coastal Doghobble, Coast leucothoe, Leucothoe Leucothoe axillaris - Andromeda axillaris, Leucothoe platyphylla

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Leucothoe axillaris

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Leucothoe

Species:

axillaris

Common Name:

Coastal Doghobble, Coast leucothoe, Leucothoe

Lot#:
9501
Seeds Per Pound:
6,000,000
Quantity:
0.13 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
132
Germination:
30%
Germination Test Type:
estimate
Purity:
95%
Height:
3-6ft
Collection Locale:
Pennsylvania
Crop Year:
1995
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
In Stock: 0.13 lb
Prices
  • Leucothoe axillaris

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 132 seeds)
$8.95
1 oz (~ 375000 seeds)
$65.45
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: surface sow and keep moist.
Other: peat moss is the best growing medium.
In a Nutshell:
* Landscape use:

naturalizing
borders with other ericaceous plants
facer plants with taller plants
shady bank stabilization
* Fall Foliage:

reddish, bronze winter color
* An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used to bathe itchy skin. more...
* An evergreen shrub
2' to 4' tall
6' wide
widespreading branches
medium-coarse texture
moderate growth rate
more...
Physical Characteristics  Leucothoe axillaris is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). It is hardy to zone 6. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Apr to May. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).It requires moist soil.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov