Cassiope mertensiana (White Heather) Rare fragrant dark pink flowers

fragrant dark pink flowers

rounded tree with densely branched crown

Large violet flowers with dark center

In the wild Pinus leiophylla grows between 1600m and 3000m altitude

exfoliating in papery strips with orange-brown inner bark

Cassiope mertensiana (White Heather) Rare fragrant dark pink flowersFamily: EricaceaeZone: 3 8Natural Range: AK, WA, OR, CA, MT, ID ; AB, BC, YTSoil: Humus richLight: Sun, part sunHeight: 6" 12"Bloom Time: June to JulyAttracts: BeesPest Resistance: Deer, RabbitAttributes: Evergreen. Slow growing mounding shrub with foliage resembling spike moss or even conifers. White bell flowers on reddish stalks and sepals. Notes: Does best in cool soils that are damp, humus rich and sharp gritty. Our collection is from Washing