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Calluna vulgaris (Heather, Scotch Heather, Ling)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 23634



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Calluna
Species: Calluna vulgaris
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bog
  • Evergreen
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • October
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
  • Poor
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Purple
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 Jacquelyn's Garden


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Other names for this plant:
Erica vulgaris



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