Low growing, evergreen shrub. Profusion of bell shaped flowers in late summer-fall. With the arrival of colder weather, their colors become even more intense. Enhance the season by placing them in mixed planters on your patio or front step, adding vibrant hues to garden beds, or brightening up outdoor window boxes.
Calluna vulgaris 'Maires'
Heather
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner
- White flowers in summer
- Nice for dried flowers
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
hrives in morning sun/afternoon shade. Likes moist, well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune lightly in summer if needed after bloom to shape.
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fall Color
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Groundhog Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Green
- Red
- Orange
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Winter
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained
Rose Type:
- Modern Bush