Erica versicolor

Common Name:
South African heather
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Geographic Origin:
South and Southern Africa
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
4 -6 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
rock gardens
Flowering Season:
Summer and fall

Flower Color:
Red
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 25-30 degrees F.

South African heather can grow to 6 feet and keeps soft needle-like green leaves all year. Clusters of tubular red flowers tipped green appear in summer and fall.