Heather
Uses:
- Borders
- Containers
- Mass Planting
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Foliage Interest
- Groundcovers
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 6-11
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Heather shrubs have dense, evergreen foliage and clusters of tiny, bell-shaped flowers in late summer and fall. These low-growing bushes are ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground covers and can to thrive in poor, acidic soils.
About Heather
Genus
Species
Family
Calluna
Calluna vulgaris
Ericaceae
Common Names:
Ling, Scotch Heatherr
Native To:
Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia
Plant Type:
Bushes
Foliage Type:
Evergreen
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4 to 8
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple, White, Red (depending on the cultivar)
Flower Bloom Time:
Late Summer to Fall
Growth Habit:
Low-growing, Spreading, Compact
Attracts:
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Tolerates:
Poor soil, Drought (once established)
Resists:
Deer, Erosion