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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

Common Names add Scotch Heather edit | delete Ling edit | delete Heather edit | delete 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   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Purple   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Erica vulgaris



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