This low-growing shrub definitely demonstrates year-round beauty, whether from its abundant summer blooms or its ever-changing foliage.
Scotch heather is an evergreen ground cover or low shrub for sun blooms during late summer in various shades of red or pink. Heather thrives in USDA zones 3 to 9.
Heather works great for use in sun-soaked garden spots from the border to along the driveway. You can even plant heather in a pot and grow it as a house plant!
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 12 - 20 inches Bloom Season: Mid-summer through fall Bloom Color: Pink Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Nutrient-poor, well-draining, acidic soils Deer Resistant: Yes Latin Name: Calluna Vulgaris
Planting Directions
Temperature: 55 - 70F Average Germ Time: 28 - 35 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Surface sow seed and press firmly into the soil Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 24 inches
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