ZF06-179 blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-179'

ShrubEricaceae

ZF06-179 blueberry
Edible
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Spring
Bloom color
White
Fall color
Yes
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Food gardenHedgePollinator gardenPrivacy screenRain garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'ZF06-179' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-179') is a shrub for food gardens, hedges, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. White flowers open from early to late spring and draw butterflies, bees, and birds. The upright stems reach 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. The leaves also turn a fall color.

Pairs well with Black chokeberry, Serviceberry, and Big bluestem.