Erica tetralix Heather (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Erica tetralix
Heather
Evergreen shrub
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The Erica tetralix plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Heather.

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Latin Name:  Erica tetralix
Common Name:  Heather
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Bogs, wet heaths and moors, rarely on drier soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light lime-free loam[1]. A calcifuge plant, requiring a pH below 6[186]. Grows best in a poor soil[11]. Resents dry soils[1], doing well in boggy areas[186]. Prefers an open situation[1]. A good bee plant[108]. There are many named forms, selected for their ornamental value[188]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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