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common heather

common heather

Calluna vulgaris

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4aZone 8b

Common heather is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its small needle-like foliage and abundant tiny bell-shaped flowers in late summer and fall. It thrives in full sun and sandy, acidic soils, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, and moorland-style landscapes.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–3′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

erosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

flowerleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, layering