Piedmont Staggerbush
About Piedmont Staggerbush
Fetterbush is a native shrub of moist sandy sites in the coastal plains. It is listed as endangered in several northern states. It spreads by rhizomes and can be used in naturalized areas or as a hedge. It's adaptable to loamy garden soils with consistent moisture.
Taxonomy
Lyonia mariana
Lyonia
Ericaceae
Ericales
Also known as
Piedmont staggerbush and staggerbush
How to care for Piedmont Staggerbush
How often to water your Piedmont Staggerbush
every 9
Piedmont Staggerbush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Piedmont Staggerbush in your home
a window
Piedmont Staggerbush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Piedmont Staggerbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Piedmont Staggerbush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Piedmont Staggerbush
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Piedmont Staggerbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Piedmont Staggerbush
Piedmont Staggerbush
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.