Family

Ericaceae

Region

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

States

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Plant Type

Medium Shrub

Height

3 - 10ft

Spread

6 - 12ft

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Fruit

Capsule; Brown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade

Soil Texture

Loamy

Soil Moisture

Dry, Moist, Wet

Blooms

April - May

Fall Color

dull yellow

Habitat

moist to dry rocky or sandy woods, low swampy areas, limestone cliffs, rich cove forests; thin soils over bedrock

Notes

will tolerate thin soils over bedrock; open, airy quality; susceptible to disease and insects

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