Ker-ker Heath (Erica Peltata) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Erica peltata is a species of Erica heath endemic to the fynbos region of the Western Cape Province, South Africa, known for its dense, mat-forming growth habit.
Ker-ker Heath
Erica Peltata
Erica peltata is a species of Erica heath endemic to the fynbos region of the Western Cape Province, South Africa, known for its dense, mat-forming growth habit.
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