Vaccinium Species, Cowberry, Lingonberry, Foxberry, Mountain Cranberry, Partridgeberry

Vacciniumvitis-idaea

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species
vitis-idaea (VY-tiss id-uh-EE-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Berkeley, California

Isle, Minnesota

Maple Lake, Minnesota

Francestown, New Hampshire

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Bellingham, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Francestown, NH | April 2011 | positive

Great ground cover if you can find it. Slow at first but after a year it takes off. Loves growing in gravel. For photos, check out: ...Read More

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The Hudson Valley, NY (Zone 5b) | March 2011 | positive

Vaccinium vitis-idaea is also called Partridgeberry in Newfoundland

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Brookfield, CT (Zone 5b) | January 2008 | neutral

Mountain cranberry is a common plant in northern regions of America, Europe, and Asia. In Connecticut, however, it is believed to be exti...Read More

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Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a) | October 2006 | neutral

There are two recognised subspecies of Vaccinium vitis-idaea. One subspecies of vitis-idaea occurs throughout northern Europe and Asia. I...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

This plant is originally from Europe and has ornamental flowers, leaves and fruits. It reaches a height of 12' and is hardy to zone 2. ...Read More

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