Erica Species, Bog Heather, Crossleaf Heath
Ericatetralix

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Erica (ER-ee-kuh)
Species: tetralix (tet-TRAY-liks)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting