Pine-barren False Heather (Hudsonia Ericoides) is a perennial shrub in the Cistaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A low-growing woody shrub or subshrub known for its bright yellow flowers, typically found in dry, sandy, acidic coastal plain barrens and grasslands.

Pine-barren False Heather

Pine-barren False Heather

Hudsonia Ericoides

A low-growing woody shrub or subshrub known for its bright yellow flowers, typically found in dry, sandy, acidic coastal plain barrens and grasslands.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Pine-barren False Heather

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cistaceae
Genus:Hudsonia