Pink Mountain Heath
Phyllodoce empetriformis
Family: Ericaceae
Pink Mountain Heath grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers acidic rocky soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Pink Mountain Heath
Pink Mountain Heath growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Acidic rocky soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Pink Mountain Heath as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Pink Mountain Heath (Phyllodoce empetriformis) is listed in the Ericaceae family and categorized as a dwarf shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1709
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Plant type
- Dwarf Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Pink Mountain Heath is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Acidic rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.