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Erica Species, Marsh Heath, Whorled Heath

Ericaverticillata

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Erica (ER-ee-kuh)

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Species

verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)

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Synonym

Erica lychnoidea

Erica paludosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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neutral

negative

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Ericaverticillata

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