The first time I saw Pink Mountain Heather (Phyllodoce empetriformis), I found only one small patch. But then, the altitude was below 1600 metres (Gibson Lake). Yesterday, I found it in great profusion, but now the altitude was over 2100 metres (along the trail to Idaho Peak).
It seems the flower has justifiably earned the name, mountain. But, should it be called pink? Not everyone agrees. Some call it Red Heather, some Red Mountain Heather, some just Mountain Heather. In sticking with Pink Mountain Heather, I am following the practice at eflora.bc.ca.
Two pictures are below.
By either or any name, it is lovely.
Lorna, it is certainly one of my favourites.
Makes a fellow want to hike into the high country.