Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Winter heath
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Capnoides
In German
Alpine Heath
Capnoides
In French
Alpine Heath
capnoides
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Capnoides
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Capnoides
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Capnoides
In Latin
Alpini Heath
capnoides
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Ericales
Agaricales
Family
Ericaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Capnoides
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Capnoides Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Capnoides are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Capnoides
Care of Alpine Heath and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.