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Calluna, Ling, Scotch Heather 'Golden Carpet'

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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Succulent

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

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

Gold to orange/red foliage, spreading type. Very pretty and low to ground ~4"x12". Bloom Sep-Oct Mauve flowers.

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Calluna, Ling, Scotch Heather 'Golden Carpet'

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