25 Heather Lilac Seeds Perennial Flowering Groundcover

Heather Lilac is a delightful perennial groundcover that produces masses of tiny, lilac-hued flowers, adding a soft carpet of color to any garden. This evergreen shrub maintains attractive foliage year-round, and its delicate blooms bring lasting charm to rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Perfect for low-maintenance landscapes, Heather Lilac thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is drought tolerant and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Shear lightly after flowering to keep plants compact and promote dense growth.

Species: Calluna vulgaris
Variety: Lilac-flowered type
Type: Perennial
Plant Habit: Low-growing, spreading groundcover
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Acidic, well-drained
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-6
Germination: Surface sow, light required; 21-30 days at 65-70°F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors in fall
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, and borders; prune after flowering.