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    Calluna vulgaris 'Moon Glow'

    Also Known As

    • Moon Glow Heather

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8"-14"
    • W: 36"-50"

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Calluna vulgaris 'Moon Glow' plant details

    Calluna vulgaris 'Moon Glow' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calluna vulgaris 'Moon Glow'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 36 IN - 50 IN - wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calluna vulgaris 'Moon Glow'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Light lavender flowers dance over this plants deep green foliage. I love the cream to light pink branch tips during the growing season!

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Calluna vulgaris 'Moon Glow' plant

    How to Grow Calluna vulgaris 'Moon Glow'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

    aka Silver Night Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-7b

    Size

    Height: 15"-2'

    Width: 15"-3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Calluna vulgaris 'Blazeaway'

    aka Blazeaway Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Beauty'

    aka Dark Beauty Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Beauty' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Calluna vulgaris 'Firefly'

    aka Firefly Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calluna vulgaris 'Firefly' flower, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Calluna vulgaris 'H.E. Beale'

    aka H.E. Beale Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calluna vulgaris 'H.E. Beale' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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