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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: Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Native

Introduced

Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minusVaccinium vitis-idaea

ssp. minus

Dwarf Lingonberry, Mountain Cranberry

In Stock: 0.215 lb (Total:0.215lb)

Vaccinium vitis-idaea minus

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0.22 lb

Details

Germination:

50%

Germination test:

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Purity:

97%

Seeds per lb:

954,156

Quantity:

0.22 lb

Collected in:

Quebec

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836701

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: Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus, commonly known as Dwarf Lingonberry or Mountain Cranberry, a versatile evergreen ground cover perfect for your garden. Native to the boreal forests and Arctic tundra across the Northern Hemisphere, this hardy shrub thrives in USDA Zone 2 (hardier than regular V. vitis-idaea), making it an excellent choice for cold climates. It features long, trailing stems that create a dense, glossy carpet of oval to obovate leaves, just 6-12 inches high. The foliage is a lustrous green with distinct brown/black glands underneath, transforming to a striking mahogany-maroon in winter.

In spring, enjoy clusters of charming white to pink bell-shaped flowers, followed by vibrant dark red berries, renowned for their tart, edible flavor, and appeal to birds. Ideal for sun to part shade conditions, this hardy plant flourishes in moist, peaty, acidic soil. Slowly spreading through underground runners, it is perfect for open ridges, coastal peatlands, and boreal regions. Add this rare and beautiful plant to your garden for year-round interest and a touch of natural wilderness.