Price range: $39.99 through $84.99
Edible Native Plants, Pollinator Plants
6-12'
1 Gallon, 3 Gallon
May
White
Medium, Moist, Wet
Organically rich, well drained; prefers acidic.
5, 6, 7
Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Keystone Value: The genus Vaccinium (Blueberry) supports over 250 species of butterfly and moth caterpillars, providing food for a variety of birds and mammals.
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is typically found in moist bogs, swamps, and low areas. It grows best in rich, acidic soil with good drainage due to its shallow roots. Blueberries self-fertilize, but cross pollination can produce larger berries. It’s best to pinch off flowers for the first two years, making it easier for the plant to establish itself. Berries can be eaten alone or made into pies, jams, jellies and more. Highbush Blueberry has high wildlife value, attracting pollinators with its fragrant spring blooms and feeding a wide variety of birds and mammals with its signature berries. It is a larval host to many different butterflies, such as the Striped Hairstreak, Spring Azure, Brown Elfin, and Henry’s Elfin (pictured above). The leaves turn a bright, coppery red in the fall, creating multi-season interest.
Note: We recommend planting in groups of three to maximize fruit set.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
