Pine Barren Heather
Hudsonia ericoides
Description:
A characteristic Pine Barrens plant! Low shrub with bushy, branching stems. Small bright yellow flowers late May to early June. Common on dry, open sands. Likes well drained sandy soil in a mostly sunny location. We recommend that you plant this in native Pine Barrens sandy soil in a sunny spot. They will require watering until they are established.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Pine Barren Golden Heather |
| Plant Family: | Cistaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| Bloom Time: | Late May, decreasing to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Late June to August |
| Global and State Rank: | G4, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |