FLX-2 blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'FLX-2'

ShrubEricaceae

FLX-2 blueberry
Edible
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Food gardenHedgePollinator gardenPrivacy screenRain garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'FLX-2' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'FLX-2') is a shrub for food gardens, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows in an erect shape at a moderate rate. Flowers open in early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees. Birds visit the shrub too.

Pairs well with Hummingbird sweet pepperbush, Nodding onion, White fringe tree, and Aromatic aster.