Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
1047557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 298 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046895

Common Names

  • Phyllodoce intermedia
  • Intermedia Phyllodoce
  • Intermedia Mountain Heather

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Description

Phyllodoce intermedia (also called Intermediate Mountain Heather, Intermediate Mountain Pink, and Intermediate 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 intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia

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

Species in the Ericaceae family