Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea'

Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea'

Plant type: groundcover shrub

Plant family: ericaceae

Foliage: evergreen green

Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT tall

Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b

Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained