Lyonia ferruginea (Rusty Lyonia)

The Rusty Lyonia shrub (Lyonia ferruginea) is a dense, deciduous shrub that forms colonies. It is prized for its rusty colored foliage, which gives it its common name. The leaves are elliptical in shape, and the shrub produces clusters of small pink or white flowers in the spring. The Rusty Lyonia shrub is typically 10-15 feet tall, and its width can vary depending on the colony size.