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Robert Chapman Scotch Heather

Scientific name: Calluna vulgaris 'Robert Chapman'

Taxonomy
Family:Ericaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:4 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:July to September
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Robert Chapman Heather offers a full season of color, morphing from golden in the spring, orange in the summer, and finally to red in the winter.

  Morphology:
This an evergreen shrub that grows 2’ tall by 4’ wide. The leaves are only 1/16” to 1/8” long. Lavender flowers bloom August through October.

  Adaptation:
This plant is considered drought tolerant once established, and can take some shade. As with other heathers it prefers acidic soils.

  Pests:
Pest free.
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