Shrub
Fetterbush
Lyonia lucida
Varieties We Carry
StandardLyonia lucida
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate to High
Mature size4-8 feet × 2-4 feet
About Fetterbush
Fetterbush (Lyonia lucida) is a Florida native evergreen shrub found in wet flatwoods and bogs, with glossy leathery leaves and nodding clusters of white to pinkish urn-shaped flowers in spring. An attractive shrub for moist, acidic native landscapes and butterfly gardens. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Tolerates full sun to full shade; performs best in part shade with moist soil in NE Florida. In full sun, consistent moisture is essential to prevent stress. An ideal choice for shaded or wet native plantings.
Water
Fetterbush thrives in moist to occasionally wet soils and is naturally found in wet flatwoods. In NE Florida landscapes, water regularly and mulch heavily; it tolerates periodic flooding but also adapts to well-drained sites with supplemental irrigation.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in sandy, acidic, moist to wet soil — conditions common in NE Florida's flatwoods and wetland edges. This native requires no fertilizer once established; avoid alkaline soils or lime applications.
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Common questions
Is Fetterbush a good plant for St. Augustine?
Fetterbush is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-8 feet × 2-4 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.