Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Cassiope

Species:

Cassiope hypnoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Canada: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, acidic, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in alpine and tundra regions