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Erica Species, Outeniqua Heath

Erica versicolor

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Erica (ER-ee-kuh)

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Species

versicolor (VER-suh-kuh-lor)

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Synonym

Erica concolor

Ericodes versicolor

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Pale Yellow

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

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positive

neutral

negative

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Erica versicolor

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