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Vaccinium angustifolium

lowbush blueberry

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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Height: 1-2 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
Summer Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Edible
Landscape Use
Groundcover
Naturalize
Massing
Rain Garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Blue Fruit


North American Distribution


lowbush blueberry - Vaccinium angustifolium from Native Plant Trust
lowbush blueberry - Vaccinium angustifolium from Native Plant Trust
lowbush blueberry - Vaccinium angustifolium from Native Plant Trust
lowbush blueberry - Vaccinium angustifolium from Native Plant Trust