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Vaccinium Species, Coin Whortleberry

Vacciniumnummularia

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
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Species
nummularia (num-ew-LAH-ree-uh)
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Synonym
Vaccinium nummularia var. oblongifolium
Vaccinium setipes
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Groundcovers
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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