Heather, (Calluna vulgaris), also called Scotch heather or ling, low evergreen shrub of the heath family (Ericaceae), widespread in western Europe and Asia, North America, and Greenland. Scotch heather has purple stems, shoots with small close leaves, and feathery spikes of pink bell-shaped flowers.
Heathers (Calluna), heaths (Erica) and Irish heath (Daboecia) thrive in an open, sunny position, but will tolerate light shade, such as under high-canopied deciduous trees. Many need lime-free soil (acidic) that is rich in organic matter.
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