Leucothoe fontanesiana

drooping leucothoe, doghobble

Leucothoe is a great solution plant for many of the dry, shady areas. White sprays of tiny, bell-shaped flowers bloom in spring and new foliage emerges deep red. Evergreen leaves arch and droop over each other, evocative of waterfalls.


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


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Groundcover
• Naturalize
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


drooping leucothoe, doghobble - Leucothoe fontanesiana from Native Plant Trust
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder