Calluna vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate'
Heather
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Light lavender flowers by mid-summer
- Foliage has hues of chocolate, chartreuse and gold
- New growth is salmon and red and mature to green and orange in summer
Border or Bed
Evergreen
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Heather prefers full-part-sun, well drained soil and protection from winter wind. Once established, plants are drought tolerant.
Height: 12-18 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Rock Garden
- Evergreen
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Groundhog Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Multi-Color
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained