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Calluna vulgaris 'Venus'
Venus Heather
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Deer resistant
- » Colorful foliage
- » Long summer bloom
- Category:Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Orange Shades, Red Shades, Yellow Shades
'Venus' is a compact, bushy, upright, evergreen shrub with green leaves in summer and luscious yellow leaves in fall. Snowwhite buds open from late spring through summer. Perfect for grouping and use with perennials.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calluna vulgaris ''Venus''
Thrives in morning sun/afternoon shade. Likes moist, well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune lightly in summer if needed after bloom to shape.