Both the common heather (Calluna vulgaris), which blooms in summer, and the snow heather (Erica carnea), which blooms in winter, can be found in many gardens, but also on numerous balconies. The very easy-care and robust plants pose no danger to small children or animals.
Heather is absolutely non-toxic
Versatile uses
Calluna vulgaris owes its bristly name to its common use in earlier times. Our ancestors made material for brooms and brushes from their branches, and the plants were also used as roof coverings and as bedding in stables. The latter use already indicates the potential harmlessness of the heather. In fact, regardless of which species it is, heather is not poisonous. On the contrary, because heather was also used in medicine in the past.
tips
A special delicacy is the "Heide-Honig", which is a dark, quite aromatic honey. This comes from the common heather, which is an important pasture for bees.