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Calluna vulgaris 'Tib'

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 30 cm (12 in)
Spread 40 cm (16 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Calluna vulgaris 'Tib' (heather) bears showy, faded purple and fragrant flowers during mid-summer to mid-fall. This shrub is clump forming and has medium green and greyish green foliage that is matte, fine textured and evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover and foundation.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Calluna vulgaris 'Tib' .
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.