Vaccinium
(sold as Sunshine Blue)
Family: Ericaceae
Common name: BLUEBERRY
Synonym: Blueberry
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
new growth distinct
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Bird species attracted to plant: 90 species
Plant part consumed by birds: flower, fruit, nectar
Bird uses plant for shelter or cover or cavity: cover
Plant features: deciduous
Edible: fruit
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil acidity: acidic
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 2 -50 f, zone 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -50 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
