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    • Photo of Lyonia lucida flower by Homer Edward Price

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    Lyonia lucida

    Also Known As

    • Fetter Bush
    • Fetterbush
    • Fetterbush Lyonia
    • Shinyleaf
    • Staggerbush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Lyonia lucida plant details

    Lyonia lucida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lyonia lucida

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: native plant, spreading, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lyonia lucida

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A native to the Southeast U.S. The glossy foliage is deep green year around. The new growth is reddish bronze. This is a very attractive evergreen. Wasn't damaged at 5-6 F.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Lyonia lucida plant

    How to Grow Lyonia lucida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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