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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Silver Run'

variegated leucothoe

Leucothoe is often used as a "solution plant" for dry, shady areas in need of filler and visual interest. White sprays of tiny, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early spring and new foliage emerges deep red. Glossy evergreen leaves on flexible stems arch and droop over eachother, providing at least three seasons worth of interest. 'Silver Run' is a vertically variegated cultivar that seems to also grow shorter than the native species.

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Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Cultivar
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Rock garden
• Specimen
• Groundcover
• Massing
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust