Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Erica (ER-ee-kuh) (Info) Species: carnea (KAR-nee-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Snow Queen
Category: Groundcovers Shrubs
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring Mid Winter
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost By simple layering By serpentine layering By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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