Quick answer: Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) is native to 22 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Acid, moist to droughty soils |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jun |
| Height | Up to 2 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Berries attract birds and mammals, special value to native and bumble bees |
none noted (fruit edible)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Lowbush blueberry native?
Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) is native to 22 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Lowbush blueberry bloom?
Lowbush blueberry blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Lowbush blueberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Acid, moist to droughty soils. Mature height: Up to 2 ft tall.
Is Lowbush blueberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Berries attract birds and mammals, special value to native and bumble bees.
Is Lowbush blueberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Lowbush blueberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Is Lowbush blueberry toxic?
none noted (fruit edible).
Where can I buy real Lowbush blueberry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Vaccinium angustifolium on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Lowbush blueberry.
- Hairy beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
- Harebell Campanula rotundifolia
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