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Purple Bell Heather

Dainty, bright purple flowers attract butterflies and contrast with dark green foliage. Can be planted with other heather varieties to form an outstanding knot garden that provides year-round flowers and foliage.

Companion Plants

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Burning Bush

Viburnum

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Purple Bell Heather

  • Botanical name

    Erica cinerea

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    9-12" (23-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Use acidic

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Protect from standing water in winter

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Alyssa W.'s collection