Heather

Calluna vulgaris

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Evergreen subshrub characteristic of acidic soils in Europe, resistant to cold and wind. It offers abundant late flowering that serves as crucial food for bees and other pollinators. It is ideal for the lower layer of borders and exposed areas.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees heather grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Subshrub up to 0.6 m
Mature diameter: 0.6 m
Soils: Sandy, Loam
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May
June
July
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October — Harvest — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The flowering tops are used in traditional infusions to treat urinary tract infections and for their antiseptic action.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.