Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
glanduliflora
ID:
1047555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Coville

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Mazama 1: 196 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046893

Common Names

  • Phyllodoce glanduliflora
  • Glanduliflora Phyllodoce
  • Glanduliflora Mountain Heather

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Description

Phyllodoce glanduliflora (also called Glandular Mountain Heather, Glandular Mountain Pink, and Glandular Pink Heather, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to the western United States and Canada and is found in moist, acidic soils in alpine meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllodoce glanduliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllodoce glanduliflora are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovate. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllodoce glanduliflora is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and plant in a pot filled with a mixture of peat moss and sand. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment and it should root in 4-6 weeks. Once rooted, transplant into a larger pot filled with a well-draining soil mix and keep in partial shade.

Where to Find Phyllodoce glanduliflora

Phyllodoce glanduliflora can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Ericaceae family