Leucothoe auxillaris 'Margie Jenkins' ~ Margie Jenkins Leucothoe
Margie Jenkins Leucothoe is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a lax, arching multi-stemmed habit. Its rich, thick dark green foliage emerges tinged with red on new growth and remains green through the winter. Fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters in spring. Grows best in partial sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils. Leaves are highly toxic if ingested. Margie Jenkins is resistant to black leaf.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 5' |
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Spread: |
3' - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Tolerates severe pruning.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: American Elm, Azalea, Lenten Rose
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Leucothoe axillaris 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by Mary Keim, Florida Hobblebush (Agarista populifolia; Ericaceae)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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