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Eubotrys racemosa

Previously known as:

  • Leucothoe racemosa
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Description

Swamp Doghobble is a 3 to 6 feet tall deciduous shrub with alternate leaves. The shiny stems are a mix of green and red. In the spring, white, bell-shaped flowers appear on 3- to 4-inch racemes. Leaves turn red in the fall.

It prefers a moist, cool, acidic soil. It can be grown in full sun, but must have good moisture. Does not tolerate drought or windy conditions. Although winter hardy to Zone 5, this shrub should be planted in a protected location and given a good winter mulch in cooler areas.  Can be evergreen in warmer zones.

This twiggy, spreading plant sends out suckers to form colonies.  Use it along slopes, near ponds, in a woodland garden or as a foundation planting.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Although it has no serious insect or disease problems, it is susceptible to root rot and leaf spot.

 

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Tags:
#evergreen#fragrant flowers#native shrub#slopes#NC native#deer resistant#foundation planting#pollinator plant#NC Native Pollinator Plant#butterfly friendly#problem for cats#problem for dogs#bee friendly#problem for horses#Audubon#wildlife friendly#woodland
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#fragrant flowers#native shrub#slopes#NC native#deer resistant#foundation planting#pollinator plant#NC Native Pollinator Plant#butterfly friendly#problem for cats#problem for dogs#bee friendly#problem for horses#Audubon#wildlife friendly#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Eubotrys
    Species:
    racemosa
    Family:
    Ericaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Eastern U.S.A. to Texas
    Distribution:
    Massachusetts to Florida to Louisiana
    Wildlife Value:
    Flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    Deer
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Native Plant
    Perennial
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Spreading
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Wet
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    Inconspicuous five-parted light brown capsules
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Raceme
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Bell
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers (to 1/3") in racemes (to 4" long)
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Red/Burgundy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Oblong
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Pointed green leaves with fall interest
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Pond
    Slope/Bank
    Woodland
    Design Feature:
    Foundation Planting
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Pollinators
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Problems:
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses