bog blueberry
Vaccinium uliginosum
USDA zones2 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Dark green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Bog blueberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) is a shrub for food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet soil. Pink bell-shaped flowers open in spring and early summer. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms, and birds come for the dark blue berries. The plant is grown for fresh berries, jams, jellies, pies, and liqueurs.
Pairs well with Sweetgale, Blue bead lily, American arborvitae, and Rush.
Native range
AK, CA, ID, ME, and 20 more places. See all 24
AK, CA, ID, ME, MI, MN, MT, NH, NV, NY, OR, UT, VT, WA, WY; AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, and SK.