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Zenobia pulverulenta (Dusty zenobia)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Zenobia pulverulenta (Bartr. ex Willd.) Pollard

Dusty zenobia, Honeycup

Ericaceae (Heath Family)

USDA Symbol: zepu3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A small mound-shaped shrub, 3-6 ft., with tardily deciduous or semi-evergreen leaves. Arching twigs are reddish and the red-brown bark exfoliates. Wavy-edged, oval leaves are leathery and silvery-gray, becoming reddish-yellow and finally purple late in the season. Showy, one-sided, axillary flower clusters hold fragrant, bell-shaped, white blossoms.

No serious disease or insect problems.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Leaf: Gray-Green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: GA , NC , SC , VA
Native Distribution: Primarily s.e. VA to n.e. SC
Native Habitat: Damp, sandy or peaty pine barrens; bay forests; hillside bogs
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
Soil Description: Wet sands, peats & mucks.
Conditions Comments: No serious disease or insect problems.

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Low.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Description: Difficult to root from cuttings but comes readily from seed planted shallowly in fine-textured soil in the spring.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Stratification for 8 weeks prior to sowing improves germination.
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Zenobia pulverulenta in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Zenobia pulverulenta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Zenobia pulverulenta

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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