Lowbush Blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium ‘Blue Boy’
A shrub as a ground cover with multiple seasons of interest, you say? Why, yes! Lowbush Blueberry is aptly named – it truly has a low-lying, bushy growth habit and makes for an intriguing addition to the garden. In spring, its creamy, bell-shaped flowers drape delicately from the branches. The foliage turns a lustrous, glossy blue-green in the summer before catching fire in autumn, dazzling with its bronze and red fall color. ‘Blue Boy’ features particularly striking bluish foliage and sweet, light blue fruits.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; medium to wet, acidic soil
Size: 1′ – 2′ tall
Zone: 4 – 7
Wildlife Value: Flowers support native bees, including a few pollen specialists; fruits edible for humans and birds; larval host for Brown Elfin Skipper
