Fire Heath (Erica cerinthoides)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Erica cerinthoides is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet nectar. — The flowers are sucked for their abundant sweet nectar.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry flats and in the mountains. (Zone 9)