Heather
Common name
Heather
Botanical name
Calluna vulgaris
Variety
Golden
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).
Light
Sun
Height
12-16" (31-41 cm)
Habit
Mounded
Feed
Use acidic
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Prune back in fall
About
A profusion of dainty flowers complements attractive yellow foliage that turns red in winter. Excellent as ground cover, in rock gardens, or at the base of azaleas or rhododendrons. Needs a moist, acidic, well-drained soil.
