Purple Heather - Erica cinerea
by Yvonne Johnstone
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Purple Heather - Erica cinerea
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Yvonne Johnstone
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Photograph - Digitally Enhanced Photograph
Description
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) is found in a variety of habitats, including heathland, open woodland and even coastal areas. It particularly likes acidic, dry, well-drained soils.
The dark purple-pink, bell-shaped flowers appear between July and September, carpeting heathlands.
Bell Heather also makes a great garden plant and is an important nectar source for all kinds of insects, including Honeybees, Buff-tailed and Red-tailed bumblebees, Ruby tiger moths and rare silver-studded blue butterflies.
The honey that results from bees that feed on heather is dark and fragrant, and very popular.
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October 8th, 2020
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