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White Mountain-heather

Cassiopemertensiana

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Cassiope mertensiana by kennedyh
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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cassiope (kass-SY-oh-pee)
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Species
mertensiana (mer-ten-see-AH-nuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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