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Erica Species, Spike Heath

Ericaspiculifolia

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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

spiculifolia (spik-yoo-lee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Bruckenthalia spiculifolia

Sun Exposure

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Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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