Erica English common names include "heath" and "heather". Erica spiculifolia is a small 15 cm tall shrub, evergreen, with minute, needle-like leaves 2-15 mm (0.079-0.591 in) long.

Erica species prefer acidic or very acidic soils, and so thrive near evergreen (coniferous) trees where pine and spruce needles can fall to the ground to create the acidic environment that they need.

Erica species are grown as landscape or garden plants for their floral effect. They associate well with conifers and are frequently seen in planting schemes as massed ground-cover beneath varieties of dwarf conifers. They are capable of producing flower color throughout the year. They can also be grown in tubs or window boxes to provide interest through autumn and into winter.

Type: Hardy evergreen shrub

Seeds per packet: 10

Height: 15cm, 6"

Location: Sun

Bloom time: Throughout the season

Hardiness zones: 5-10, as low as 4 if the plant is protected for the winter

Seed size: Very tiny