Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce'

Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce', commonly known as Doghobble, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its pink and white flowers during spring. It typically matures 3–4 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide. Grow it in partial to deep shade in moist, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is South Eastern U.S.A. Its flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. In the landscape, it works well in hedge, specimen, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer.

Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.