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Winter Heather
Erica carnea
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called winter heath, spring heath, snow heath
Low-growing evergreen subshrub that produces nectar and pollen in late winter to early spring, serving as an important early-season resource for honeybees and other pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. Flowers often appear while snow remains on the ground. Prefers acidic to mildly alkaline, well-drained soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | January–April |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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