Cornish Heather
Erica Vagans
Overview
Cornish Heather (Erica vagans) exhibits a low-growing, evergreen habit, reaching about 20 inches in height and 24 inches in spread. Recognized for its dense, fine-textured foliage and mauve to pink blooms, it flourishes in USDA zones 5-7. This sun-loving heath thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and groundcover. Blooming from late summer to fall, it attracts pollinators while offering year-round interest.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean, Temperate
See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.
Start your 14-day trialPhotos (52)
Photographs by 6 contributors
- David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- André Karwath aka Aka, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
- OliveiraTP, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Balles2601, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Related plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aglo Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Aglo'
Shrub
Alaska Azalea
Azalea 'Alaska'
Shrub
Albert-Elizabeth Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Albert-Elizabeth'
Shrub
Anah Kruschke Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'
Shrub
Autumn Amethyst Azalea
Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®'
Shrub
Autumn Sunset Azalea
Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®'