Creeping Blueberry (Vaccinium Crassifolium) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Vaccinium crassifolium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Southeastern United States, known for its creeping or trailing stems and small blueberry-like fruit.

Creeping Blueberry

Creeping Blueberry

Vaccinium Crassifolium

Vaccinium crassifolium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Southeastern United States, known for its creeping or trailing stems and small blueberry-like fruit.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, shade
Hardiness Zones
7-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Creeping Blueberry

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Ericaceae
Genus:Vaccinium