Taxon

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow'

 
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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow' - Girard's Rainbow drooping leucothoe
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Common name: Girard's Rainbow drooping leucothoe
Family: Ericaceae (heath family)
Distribution: Species native to s.e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: A shrub with arching branches, about 3' tall and at least that wide at maturity. Mature leaves are interestingly multi-variegated. Needs rich, well-drained, acid soil and protection from winter sun.

Locations

  • 1: STU: AT08 (AT08) • Accession: D1993-0388.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: STU: AT09 (AT09) • Accession: D1979-0070.004 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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