Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In German
Heidekraut
QUICKSTICK
In French
bruyère
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
brezo
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
ερείκη
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
urze
QuickStick
In Polish
wrzos
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Heather
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Heather and Quickstick
Season and care of Heather and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Quickstick Physical Information
Heather and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Quickstick are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Quickstick
Care of Heather and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.