Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Erica

Species:

Erica tetralix

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

wet, peaty, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (strongly acidic to acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers boggy conditions typical of heathlands