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Common Heather
Calluna vulgaris
In the United States:
Naturalized
Valuable late-summer nectar source supporting heather honey production; also yields pollen. Blooms mid-summer into early autumn on evergreen shrubs. Thrives in acidic, well-drained soils.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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