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Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 40 cm (16 in)
Spread 50 cm (20 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The shrub Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' (heather) bears showy, faded violet and fragrant blooms during mid-summer to mid-fall. The matte foliage is greyish green and light grey in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' (heather) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover and foundation.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.