Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Calluna (kal-LOO-nuh) (Info)
Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) (Info)
Cultivar: Sir John Charrington
Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By simple 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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