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Chamaedaphne calyculata

Leatherleaf

• »  Great for moist/wet areas
• »  White bell-shaped flowers
• »  Blooms in April and May
• »  Evergreen
• »  Winter interest
• »  Provides cover for frogs, toads and other wildlife
• »  Will spread to form colonies

• Category:Broad-leaf Evergreen
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:3-7
• Height:1-3 ft
• Spread:1-3 ft
• Bloom Color: White Shades

Little known but great looking and well adapted to wet areas, Leatherleaf is a low growing shrub that forms a dense, spreading thicket. Its thick, leathery evergreen foliage points upward while its tiny white flowers bloom below the upturned foliage along its branches from April to June and have a delicate refreshing scent. These nodding, bell shaped blooms are a larval food source for many butterflies especially the Coleophora Butterflies and the plant offers great cover and nesting for a myriad of native critters. Plant Leatherleaf in partial to full shade for best results...it's one of the best least known plants you can get for your Rain Garden!