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Heather

Heather is a low-growing perennial shrub growing to 20 to 50 centimetres tall, or rarely to 1 metre and taller, and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade. The Heather plant is sometimes also referred to as 'Ling' derived either from the old Norse Lyng or from the Anglo Saxon 'Lig' meaning fire and referred to as use for fuel. It is the dominant plant in most heathland and moorland in Europe, and in some bog vegetation and acidic pine and oak woodland. It is tolerant of grazing and regenerates following occasional burning, and is often managed in nature reserves and grouse moors by sheep or cattle grazing, and also by light burning. The flowers emerge in late summer; in wild plants these are normally mauve, but white-flowered plants also occur occasionally. It is a very popular ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping, in lime-free areas where it will thrive, but has defeated many a gardener on less acid soil. Different cultivars have flower colours ranging from white, through pink and a wide range of purples, and including reds. The flowering season with different cultivars extends from late July to November in the northern hemisphere. The flowers may turn brown but still remain on the plants over winter, and this can lead to interesting decorative effects. Heather is an important food source for various sheep and deer which can graze the tips of the plants when snow covers low-growing vegetation. Formerly heather was used to dye wool yellow and to tan leather. With malt, heather is an ingredient in gruit, a mixture of flavourings used in the brewing of heather-beer during the Middle Ages before the use of hops. Heather honey is a highly valued product in moorland and heathland areas, with many beehives being moved there in late summer. Heather flowers are also a traditional remedy in Swedish herbal medicine. And Purple heather is one of the two national flowers of Norway. For more videos, photos and blog posts like this please visit http://www.wholesomeday.com Twitter:   / wholesomeday   Tumblr:   / wholesomeday   Pinterest:   / wholesomed   Facebook:   / wholesomeday