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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 150 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8 deep , tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germ.

Other: Germination may take several months.

Native to: AK, Canada, Northern hemisphere, Norway, Russian Federation, Scandinavia, Siberia, Sweden, United States, Yukon

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Vaccinium vitis-idaeaVaccinium vitis-idaea

Cowberry, Foxberry, Lingonberry, Mountain Cranberry, Partridgeberry

In Stock: 0.087 lb (Total:0.087lb)

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

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0.09 lb

Details

Germination:

75%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

1,353,380

Quantity:

0.09 lb

Collected in:

United Kingdom

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837537

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 150 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8 deep , tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germ.

Other: Germination may take several months.

Native to: AK, Canada, Northern hemisphere, Norway, Russian Federation, Scandinavia, Siberia, Sweden, United States, Yukon

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting Vaccinium vitis-idaea, known as Lingonberry, Cowberry, or Foxberry, a versatile and picturesque evergreen shrub perfect for enhancing your landscape or garden. This compact, creeping plant is native to the boreal forests and Arctic tundras of the Northern Hemisphere, thriving in cold, subarctic climates. Lingonberry is beloved for its beautiful, glossy evergreen foliage, delicate pink to white bell-shaped flowers, and vibrant red berries that brighten your outdoor spaces from late summer to early fall. With its manageable size of 4-12 inches tall and 12-36 inches wide, it serves as an excellent ground cover, easily forming dense mats and spreading via underground rhizomes.

Thriving in USDA zones 3-7, Lingonberry is hardy and withstands extreme cold, making it ideal for northern gardens. Its non-toxic, antioxidant-rich berries are a culinary favorite, perfect for sauces and desserts, while its dense foliage offers shelter for small wildlife. This plant is also environmentally beneficial, providing erosion control and wildlife sustenance as it enriches your garden with its beauty and bounty.