Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Calluna vulgaris


  • Common Name - heather
  • Botanical Name - Calluna vulgaris
  • Family - Ericaceae  
  • Leaf - scale, linear shape, green, prickly
  • Flower - raceme inflorescence, July - October
  • Bud - opposite
  • Fruit - capsule, brown 
  • Habit - dense
  • Form - mounded
  • Size - 1 - 2 ft
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/rocky/well drained soil
  • Use - container, mass planting, spring interest

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