Vaccinium vitis-idaea
lingonberry, cowberry, foxberry
Notes:
Full sun in cool-summer areas and with ample water only.
Suitable for use as a small-scale groundcover.
Sources: Sunset, Missouri BG, Dirr, UConn, USDA.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
acidic soil required
alkaline soil intolerant
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
compacted soil intolerant
edible fruit
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fine texture
form:shrub
habit:prostrate/trailing
habit:spreading/wide
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:evergreen
pest/disease free
rich soil required
root disturbance intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
short-lived
slow-growing
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:container
use:groundcover
use:rock garden
water:ample
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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