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Erica, Berry Heather, Berry-Flowered Heath 'Sparsa'

Ericabaccans

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Erica (ER-ee-kuh)

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Species

baccans (BAK-kanz)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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