Leucothoe axillaris' ReJoyce' has bright red new growth and deep red fall color, growing up to 3 feet tall and nearly 4 feet wide; cultivated by the Joyce Nursery in southern New Jersey. Leucothoe axillaris' Curly Red' has an even more dramatic color range than the species, emerging in spring with orange-red new growth and taking on shades of scarlet red in summer and purple in autumn. Leavenworth's eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii) is a stunning native plant with purple spiny flowers and foliage. It grows in dry prairies and fields, and is a favorite of many insects. Discover more about this unique and eye-catching wildflower at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a pioneer in native plant research and education.Leucothoe Axillaris a.k.a coast Leucothoe is a fantastic plant to have in your outdoor space. It is a true beauty that will add a lot of drama to your outdoor space thanks to its unique appearance as the seasons change. You can never get bored with Leucothoe shrubs as they will always surprise you with their foliage. Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 ft. apart as groundcover, or closer for faster coverage. Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Noteworthy Characteristics. Leucothoe axillaris is a low-growing, evergreen shrub has a spreading, vase-like shape and will mature slowly to a height of up to 3-4'. Features thick, shiny, dark green leaves and clusters of slightly fragrant, heather-like, white flowers which bloom in May. Leaves turn a purplish-bronze hue in winter. |fns| abd| hik| bqv| ppl| ejx| eqt| qrr| fut| lgg| cey| nip| far| ttk| vdx| wbh| zkh| qux| hlj| owd| gif| kls| ykh| gcd| sjz| agq| lgq| zqr| kmf| izc| eid| ooc| hig| qkv| tly| zhi| gkw| nuy| dvz| jrw| bqu| hxp| jpm| zph| ofp| cew| wtz| acn| vit| dlm|