Heather

[Fitheach]

Heather (aka Ur, Fraoch)


The gentle Highland Heather
Spreads her brat of purple glory
She withstands the Scottish weather
And tells her ancient story.

Sprigs of white heather brings us good luck,
Gather pink for a lover’s tryst,
Royal purple lings leave us awestruck,
Heather borders the road to paradise.

Called Fraoch by Scottish warriors keen,
Who plucked the plant from the brae,
And brewed by a good Scots colleen,
Heather ale is still drunk to this day!

[Loosh]

I have some Heather growing here and it is nice to know something of it spiritual qualities. Thank you, Susa!

[Fae]

Oh Susa that is very lovely, reminds I must see if I can get some Heather to grown in and around my circle.

Thanks.

[lupiana]

Susa as a former gardener (we're now in an apartment) this touched a special cord - I love a plant that not only defies, but blooms in winter! Thanks for sharing this, and bringing back the memory!

[Fitheach]

Thank you! I've always loved Heather. It's also the plant badge of Clan Donald, whose slogan is: Fraoch Eilean (Gaelic: The Heathery Isle)!

[Kaya-Nita]

i Learned something new i never knew they used heather in a wine.