Mountain Andromeda

Pieris floribunda, Ericaceae

Zones

4–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Winter DaphneDaphne odora

Pollinator Sharing

Dwarf FothergillaFothergilla gardenii

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Wild SennaSenna hebecarpa

Wild senna can produce allelopathic compounds typical of legumes that may interfere with growth of acid-loving ericaceous plants like mountain andromeda.

Japanese PierisPieris japonica

Related pieris species compete for similar acidic soil conditions and nutrients while sharing susceptibility to lace bugs and other ericaceous plant pests.

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Andromeda grow in?

Mountain Andromeda grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Andromeda?

Good companions for Mountain Andromeda include Winter Daphne, Dwarf Fothergilla.

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