Arctous — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Arctous recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Arctous alpina
Arctous alpina
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arctous alpina is extremely cold-tolerant, able to grow in the Arctic tundra. It does not grow so well in warmer regions of the temperate zone. Requires a deep moist well-drained light or medium lime-free loam in sun or semi-shade.
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EdibleMedicinal
Arctous rubra
Arctous rubra
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arctous rubra occurs in areas with cold temperate, boreal, and arctic climates, and thus has a very high winter hardiness. The plant grows besy in a sunny position ans prefers moist to wet soils, although drainage may vary from good to poor. It is rated moderately tolerant to intolerant of drought.
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