Many people overlook the attractive flowers and vibrant fall foliage that make this plant ornamental as well as edible. Lowbush blueberry is capable of growing in shady, dry soils that are usually barren of other plants. Host plant for the Brown Elfin butterfly.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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Ornamental Interest
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Summer Fruit |
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Spring Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Attracts Bees |
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Tolerance
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Urban Environment |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Fragrant |
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Low Maintenance |
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Edible |
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Landscape Use
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Groundcover |
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Naturalize |
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Massing |
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Rain Garden |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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