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Calluna, Ling, Scotch Heather 'Firefly'

Callunavulgaris

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Family

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

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Genus

Calluna (kal-LOO-nuh)

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Species

vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Nanthawat

Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | March 2016 | positive

Red during cooler months, bright green/chartreuse during warmer.

esw

Haydenville, MA (Zone 5a) | November 2004 | positive

Foliage upright, pale yellow to red. Constantly changing its look. Attractive in and out of flower.

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