There are various heather types. Calluna Erica Daboecea to name only three.
Yes. Heather is a perennial plant.
I believe that Heather the plant came first because the flowering Heather plant is quite beautiful and with the research I've done, it seems the name Heather is derived from the plant instead of visa versa.
=== === Heather comes from the English name, meaning, "A flowering plant".
=== === Heather comes from the English name, meaning, "A flowering plant".
Yes and heather honey is very popular.
Ireland
by growing it. usually you would need lots of sun, a balanced amount of water and some plant food occasionally.
Erica is a plant - another name for heather.
Heather, Shamrocks
I assume by the Latin name you mean the genus/species. Heather is Calluna vulgaris. Heather is the only species in the genus Calluna, in the family of Ericaceae. Interestingly, the Latin counterpart of the English/Scottish first name Heather is Erica.
Yes, heather plants are considered toxic to pets, such as cats and dogs, if ingested. Symptoms of toxicity may include vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. It's best to keep heather plants out of reach of pets to prevent ingestion.
Heather in Spanish is BREZO. My name is Heather :-)