Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Phyllodoce

Species:

Phyllodoce caerulea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Red, Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Canada: Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to alpine and subarctic regions

Germination Information