Ling Heather

Did you know

• White heather is considered extremely lucky in Scotland — brides often carry a sprig on their wedding day.
• Calluna is the sole species in its genus, making it a true botanical loner among the heaths.
• Heather honey is prized for its thick, gel-like texture and rich, slightly bitter flavor.
• The Scottish Highlands can turn entirely purple in August when millions of ling heather plants bloom at once.
• Robert Burns immortalized heather in poetry, cementing it as a symbol of Scotland itself.

Color meanings

Uses

• ground cover
• heather gardens
• honey production
• dried flower arrangements
• traditional dyeing