Silver Knight Heather, Lavender Blooms, Hardy Evergreen Shrub - Live Plant

Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' is a stunning, low-growing evergreen heather known for its unique silvery-gray foliage and soft lavender to pale lilac flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. With year-round interest, this heather variety shines in rock gardens, borders, and containers, and its low-maintenance nature makes it perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. This cold-hardy, drought-tolerant shrub offers exceptional texture and color throughout the seasons—bright silver leaves in winter with hints of purple in colder months, and a showy floral display in summer. It’s also a magnet for bees, butterflies, and pollinators.

Key Features:

• Summer Blooms: Pale lavender-lilac flowers appear from July to September
• Silvery Evergreen Foliage: Adds texture and brightness to gardens even in winter
• Pollinator Friendly: Supports bees and beneficial insects
• Compact Habit: Ideal for small gardens, edging, or containers
• Plant Type: Flowering evergreen shrub 
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 18-24" wide
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4-8 
• Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5)
• Watering: Consistently moist during the first year; once established it's drought-tolerant

Please Note:

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Why You'll Love It? If you're looking for a compact, evergreen shrub that delivers multi-seasonal appeal, Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' is the perfect pick. Its shimmering foliage and soft flower spikes provide gentle contrast and color to your garden design—without demanding intensive care. A classic choice for Scottish-inspired landscapes, moor gardens, and acid-loving plant collections, this heather pairs beautifully with dwarf conifers, grasses, and other ericaceous plants.

Bring subtle elegance and four-season interest to your landscape with Silver Knight Heather!