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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 3–8Type Ground coverClimate Mediterranean

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover
Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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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) — adding a touch of elegance to your landscape

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — With their low maintenance; ground cover with pink and white blooms, image 116

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberry plants are low-growing

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea): This hardy evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 2-6

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — which are roughly 1/3 to 1/2 inch long

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — preferring a pH level between 4.5 and 5.5

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — along with full to partial sunlight; lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea): This hardy evergreen shrub thrives, image 112

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Bright green leaves contrast with white/pink flowers and red berries, offering year-round visual interest, image 63

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — ground cover with pink and white blooms; lingonberries require acidic, image 119

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — adding a touch of elegance to your landscape; which are roughly 1/3 to 1/2 inch long, image 135

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

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberry plants are low-growing; ground cover for half, image 159

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — ground cover for half; lingonberries are a versatile addition to any garden looking to combine beauty with, image 120

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — typically reaching heights of 12 to 20 inches; is a hardy evergreen shrub that offers both aesthetic appeal, image 130

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — is a hardy evergreen shrub that offers both aesthetic appeal and edible fruits for a diverse landscape design; by late

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — pink and white flowers in the garden

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 122

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Requires minimal maintenance, ideal for ground cover or border plantings; lingonberry plants are low-growing, image 96

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Berries are edible and high in antioxidants; ideal companions for Lingonberries include other acid-loving, image 64

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Berries are edible and high in antioxidants; ideal companions for Lingonberries include other acid-loving plants such as

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — ground cover for half

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberries require acidic

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — Lingonberries require acidic; these blooms give way to the plant's signature bright red berries, image 110

Photographs by 13 contributors

Qaqqaqtunaaq from Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
janetgraham84new, CC BY 2.0 · source
Juandev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jens Backeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark, CC BY 2.0 · source
Chursaev13, CC BY 4.0 · source
Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Motohiro Sunouchi, CC BY 4.0 · source
Bartosz Cuber, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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