100 Scotch TRUE HEATHER Shrub Scot’s Purple Pink Flower Calluna Vulgaris Seeds

Description:
Name: Scotch Heather
Other common names: Scot’s Heather – True Heather – Ling – Summer Heather – Autumn Heather
Scientific name: Calluna Vulgaris
Color: Mauve (Pinkish Purple)
Plant seeds: Fall sow seeds or cold stratify
Bloom time: Summer – Fall
Hardiness zone: 4 – 9
Plant height: 12 – 18″
Plant spacing: 18 – 24″
Light requirements: Sun – Part Shade
Soil & water preferences: Average – Moist
Quantity: 100 Seeds
Overview:
Scotch Heather is a small evergreen shrub native to Europe, and is the only “true” Heather. It features an upright growth habit with tiny fragrant foliage that turns a beautiful bronze – purple in fall. Plants produce copious flowers along the stems from summer to fall. The flowers, either single or double, are ideal for cutting or drying. In addition to its visual appeal, Scotch Heather is also valued for its cultural significance and practical uses. It is considered lucky and often used in wedding bouquets and as good luck charms. Moreover, the plant’s durable branches are traditionally crafted into brooms.
Wildlife interaction:
This plant is favorable among birds like grouse that feed on its seeds. It serves as a host for butterflies and a nectar source for bees, contributing to its ecological value.
Culinary use:
Heather Honey, derived from these plants, is renowned for its distinctive and delicious flavor.
Landscape utility:
Scotch Heather is versatile in landscaping, suitable for containers, regular or rock gardens, and as a ground cover. It thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates grazing by animals such as sheep, cattle, and deer. It can also withstand coastal conditions including wind and salt spray. The flowers persist through winter, presenting a purple or brown hue depending on the climate.