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Cassiope
Also called Moss Heather
Cassiope is a genus of about 18 small, mat-forming evergreen shrubs from Arctic and cold mountain regions, grown mainly in rock gardens and peat beds. The key to growing it is cool, moist, acidic conditions with good drainage and protection from late frost.
Cassiope is a genus of 18 small shrubby species in the family Ericaceae. It is the sole genus in the subfamily Cassiopoideae. They are native to the Arctic and north temperate montane regions. The genus is named after Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.
Cassiope is cultivated in gardens, suitable sites being rock gardens, peat banks or glades in woodland areas.
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