Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
हीथ
Water Spinach
In German
Heidekraut
Wasser-Spinat
In French
bruyère
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
brezo
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
ερείκη
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
urze
Espinafre de água
In Polish
wrzos
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Heather
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heather and Water Spinach
Season and care of Heather and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Water Spinach Physical Information
Heather and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Water Spinach are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Water Spinach
Care of Heather and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.