Rusty Lyonia, Crookedwood, Staggerbush,

Lyoniaferruginea

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lyonia (ly-OH-nee-uh)
Species
ferruginea (fer-oo-GIN-ee-a)
Synonym
Xolisma ferruginea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Kingsland, Georgia

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

The new growth and leaf backs are covered with rusty colored scales. Spring brings beautiful clusters of white, bell shaped flowers. Ol...Read More

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