Calluna vulgaris
Scottish Heather
Description
This low-growing ground cover or low shrub has scale-like leaves, and produces pink, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink, Red, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Grey Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.