Cassiope mertensiana ssp. californica

White Heather

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America