Spanish Heath
Erica lusitanica
Plant Description
A woody upright perennnial with light green needle-like leaves and showy masses of small white to pink bell-shaped flowers that bloom December through April.
Plant Details
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| Shade Preference | |
| Mature Height | 10' |
| Distribution | In Oregon this plant has been found in Curry, Coos, and Benton Counties. |
| Control | If found, report to OregonInvasivesHotline.org. Digging may help remove small infestations but because stems break easily and stems root and develop stolons, forming thick mats of vegetation. |
| Reproduction and Spread | Seeds and plants spread via right-of-way maintenance, logging, livestock movement and ornamental plant trade. |
| Introduced | Native to France, Spain and Portugal. |
| Impact | Forms dense stands and outcompetes native vegetation in disturbed sites, riparian areas and forests. |
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