Scottish Heather
Calluna Vulgaris
Overview
Scottish Heather (Calluna vulgaris), a robust perennial, flourishes in zones 4-6, reaching 12 to 24 inches in height and 18 to 24 inches in width. Renowned for its dense, evergreen foliage and vibrant pink to purple flowers, this hardy shrub blooms from late summer into fall. Preferential to acidic soil, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for mass plantings, rock gardens, and ground cover.
Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, ShrubClimate Alpine, Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Alpine, Mediterranean
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