Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Constipation, Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Winter heath
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In German
Alpine Heath
Kichererbse
In French
Alpine Heath
Pois chiche
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Garbanzo
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
grão de bico
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Groch włoski
In Latin
Alpini Heath
CICER
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Chickpea
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chickpea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Chickpea Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Chickpea are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Chickpea
Care of Alpine Heath and Chickpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chickpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.