Scotch Heather
Calluna vulgaris
A low-growing evergreen shrub with vibrant summer blooms and year-round interest.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 1-2 Ft.
- Height
- 1-2 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 8 - 10
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Calluna vulgaris is a low-growing evergreen shrub that forms dense, thick mats of foliage. Its tiny, scale-like leaves are arranged in overlapping pairs, typically appearing gray-green in summer before turning bronze or purple in winter. In mid to late summer, it produces beautiful spikes of rosy-pink to purple flowers. Ideal for rock gardens or as a ground cover, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and full sun. This hardy plant prefers cool, moist climates and attracts various pollinators.