Lingonberry

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea

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Overview

Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea): This hardy evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 2-6, preferring acidic, well-draining soil. Maturing at 12-18 inches high, it produces a modest spread of 12-24 inches. Bright green leaves contrast with white/pink flowers and red berries, offering year-round visual interest. Berries are edible and high in antioxidants. Plant in partial to full sun for best fruit production. Requires minimal maintenance, ideal for ground cover or border plantings.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Mediterranean

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — They spread to form dense mats with a width of 12 to 24 inches

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — They spread to form dense mats with a width of 12 to 24 inches; delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers, image 71

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — which are roughly 1/3 to 1/2 inch long; preferring a pH level between 4.5 and 5.5, image 72

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — By late summer and into fall; and other culinary treats.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6, image 76

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — these blooms give way to the plant's signature bright red berries; with their low maintenance, image 77

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — approximately 1/4 to 1/3 inch in diameter; bright green leaves contrast with white/pink flowers and red, image 78

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — typically reaching heights of 12 to 20 inches; is a hardy evergreen shrub that offers both aesthetic appeal, image 70

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — pink and white flowers in the garden; the Lingonberry shrub provides year-round visual interest, image 88

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — ground cover with pink and white blooms; lingonberries require acidic, image 89

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberries are a versatile addition to any garden looking to combine beauty with utility; requires minimal, image 87

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — ground cover for half; lingonberries are a versatile addition to any garden looking to combine beauty with, image 90

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Ideal companions for Lingonberries include other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons or Azaleas; along, image 85

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — preferring a pH level between 4.5 and 5.5; consider their need for consistent moisture - mulching can assist, image 81

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — consider their need for consistent moisture - mulching can assist with moisture retention and cold, image 84

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberries require acidic; these blooms give way to the plant's signature bright red berries, image 80

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — When integrating Lingonberries into your garden design; native to the boreal forests and Arctic tundra of the, image 83

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — and other culinary treats.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6; typically reaching heights of, image 79

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — along with full to partial sunlight; lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea): This hardy evergreen shrub thrives, image 82

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — With their low maintenance; ground cover with pink and white blooms, image 86

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — They spread to form dense mats with a width of 12 to 24 inches; delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers, image 101

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — typically reaching heights of 12 to 20 inches; is a hardy evergreen shrub that offers both aesthetic appeal, image 100

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberry plants are low-growing; ground cover for half, image 99

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea): This hardy evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 2-6; berries are edible, image 91

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Maturing at 12-18 inches high, it produces a modest spread of 12-24 inches; they spread to form dense mats, image 92

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Bright green leaves contrast with white/pink flowers and red berries, offering year-round visual interest, image 93

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