This low-growing plant is native to areas within the southeastern United States. When you can identify it, please leave a comment with its scientific and common names. And share any personal story you may have about the plant.
Leaves in summer and fall
Leaves during winter and early spring
Plant in bloom
Flowers
Side view of flower
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Oconee bells (Shortia galacifolia)
Oconee Bells Shortia galacifolia
Norman wins this time!
Oconee Bells (Shortia galacifolia)
I did have the pleasure I seeing these in South Carolina this Spring.
Yes, this is Oconee bells (Shortia galacifolia). The patch I have observed and photographed over the years is located at The Botanical Gardens of Asheville (NC). Someday I hope to grow a patch for myself.
Hi. I’ve been struggling to identify one of my house plants with little success until I found this page. The leaves are exactly the same, but it’s never had any flowers in the seven years I’ve had it with me. Plus, instead of lying low it’s grown into a small tree thingy. I can’t upload pictures here, but I’ve put some on my FB.
Thanks and greeting from Mex,
G
Link to my picture (sorry, it’s very long):
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