species 64,056 observations
Common Heather
Calluna vulgaris
Field notes
Supports All
77
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Rusty Tussock Moth, Chevron Moth, Ruby Tiger Moth, Great Brocade
17
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rock Ptarmigan, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
13
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Heath Bumble Bee, Banded Thintail, Hairy-eyed Flower Fly
47
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Plant type
- Perennial Shrub Ground cover
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.