Cassiope tetragona subsp. saximontana
Cassiope tetragona subsp. saximontana
Mountain heather requires cool alpine conditions with consistently moist, acidic, well-drained soil. It thrives in partial shade and performs best in rock gardens or alpine beds that mimic its native subarctic habitat. This slow-growing evergreen shrublet is not suited to warm or humid indoor environments.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Reduce In Winter
Soil pH
5 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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