Carpet Heath (Pentachondra Pumila) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Pentachondra pumila is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to upland and alpine regions, forming dense mats with small, hard, blue-green leaves and red fruit.
Carpet Heath
Pentachondra Pumila
Pentachondra pumila is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to upland and alpine regions, forming dense mats with small, hard, blue-green leaves and red fruit.
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