Heather bell is a common name for the flowering plant Erica cinerea, which produces small pink or purple bell-shaped blooms. Some synonyms for heather bell include bell heather, Scotch heather, and purple heath. These plants are typically found growing in rocky or sandy soils in regions with a cool and wet climate. Heather bell is often used in horticulture and garden design for its striking appearance as well as its ability to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. In folklore, heather bell is said to have protective and healing properties, and is sometimes burned as a smudge to cleanse negative energies.