Heather is a small, evergreen shrub most associated with the open, acidic moorlands of northern Europe. It has dense branches that are slender and erect. These are covered with tiny, scale-like leaves of pale gray-green to dark green. From summer to fall, it produces numerous, small, bell-shaped flowers along its stems. These may be white, red, pink or purple-red depending on the population or cultivar.

There are many heather selections that vary in bloom and foliage color, such as the copper-leaved...

(Heather, Mair's Variety Heather, Scotch Heather)

Heather is a small, evergreen shrub most associated with the open, acidic moorlands of northern Europe. It has dense branches that are slender and erect. These are covered with tiny, scale-like leaves of pale gray-green to dark green. From summer to fall, it produces numerous, small, bell-shaped flowers along its stems. 'Mair's Variety' is perfect for placement in the the background because of its larger, more erect mounded habit. Easy to grow, the medium green foliages are joined with white flowers....

(Heather, Martha Hermann Heather, Scotch Heather)

The heather cultivar ‘Martha Hermann’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with a neat bushy habit. It has tiny, scale-like leaves of bright green, and its dense branches shoot out from the plant creating an overall spiky appearance. From summer to fall, it produces numerous clusters of small, pale pink, bell-shaped flowers along its stems.

Heather must have acid soil that is well drained, evenly moist and rich in organic matter. It prefers full to partial sun and is wind tolerant. This pretty shrub...

(Heather, Robert Chapman Heather, Scotch Heather)

The heather cultivar ‘Robert Chapman’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with a neat, mounding habit. It has tiny, scale-like leaves of intense golden yellow that turn red in winter, and its dense branches extend out from the plant creating an overall spiky appearance. From summer to fall, it produces numerous clusters of small, purple-red, bell-shaped flowers along its stems.

Heather must have acid soil that is well drained, evenly moist and rich in organic matter. It prefers full to partial sun...

(Heather, Rose Heather, Scotch Heather)

Rose heather is a small, evergreen shrub most associated with the open, acidic moorlands of northern Europe. It has dense branches that are slender and erect. These are covered with tiny, scale-like leaves of medium to dark green. From summer to fall, it produces numerous clusters of small, rose-pink, bell-shaped flowers along its stems.

Heather must have acid soil that is well drained, while being evenly moist and rich in organic matter. It prefers full to partial sun and is wind tolerant. This...

(Heather, Scotch Heather, Silver Knight Heather)

Neat and vigorous, the heather cultivar ‘Silver Knight’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with a tidy, mounding habit. It has tiny, scale-like leaves of soft silvery gray-green that turn purple-gray in winter. Its dense branches extend out from the plant creating an overall spiky appearance. From summer to fall, it produces numerous clusters of small, bell-shaped, lavender flowers along its stems.

Heather must have acid soil that is well drained, evenly moist and rich in organic matter. It prefers...

(Heather, Scotch Heather, Spring Cream Heather)

Pretty and bright, the heather cultivar ‘Spring Cream’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with a neat, bushy habit. It has tiny, scale-like leaves of bright green and dense branches that are slender and erect. From summer to fall, it produces numerous clusters of small, creamy white, bell-shaped flowers along its stems.

Heather must have acid soil that is well drained, evenly moist and rich in organic matter. It prefers full to partial sun and is wind tolerant. This pretty shrub is highly attractive...

(Heather, Scotch Heather, Spring Torch Heather)

Originating from Europe to Asia Minor, spring torch heather is a compact, low-growing, evergreen shrub that forms a short mound with tiny, scale-like leaves and small bell-shaped flowers. This shrub's many short, upright branches shoot up from its base to form an overall spikey appearance. Its tiny scale-like leaves are green for most of the year but in spring possess a fiery mix of orange, red and cream on their tips. Its mauve-pink flowers appear on short racemes from midsummer to late autumn....

(Heather, Scotch Heather, Tib Heather)

Originating from Europe to Asia Minor, tib heather is a rounded, low-growing, evergreen shrub that forms a short mound with tiny, scale-like leaves and small bell-shaped flowers. This cultivar has a fairly open habit with many short, upright branches shoot up from its base to form an overall spikey appearance. Its unique rosy purple double flowers are the highlight of this plant, appearing on short racemes from midsummer to late autumn.

Tib heather prefers well drained, acidic soil in full sun....

(Incense Cedar)

The leaves of this beautiful, upright conifer are so fragrant when crushed it is known as the incense cedar. The species is native to mountain ranges from central Oregon to Baja California where winters are wet and summers dry. However, the species is adapted to sites from sea level to high desert so long as ample winter moisture is available. This round-topped tree features layers of flat branchlets with scale-like leaves that are dense and attractive year around. The bark is rough, dark brown...