Astroloma Species, Cranberry Heath, Native Cranberry
Astrolomahumifusum

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Astroloma (ass-troh-LOH-muh)
Species: humifusum (hew-mih-FEW-sum)

Synonym:Astroloma denticulatum

Synonym:Styphelia denticulata

Synonym:Styphelia humifusa

Synonym:Vintenatia humifusa

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible