species 10,748 observations

Fetterbush Lyonia

Lyonia lucida

Field notes

Supports All

13 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Yellow-striped Zomaria Moth, Conglomerate Oak Leafminer Moth, Azalea Caterpillar Moth, Gloomy Underwing 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Palamedes Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak 8

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Poor soil Wet soil
Habit: Arching Dense Erect Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.