Popular among birds, butterflies, humans and the commercial blueberry industry with its mild, sweet fruit that is produced in early summer and preceded by small pinkish-white flowers in spring. Native lowbush blueberry is found growing in fields and balds from New England to Illinois. Spreading by runners, the 8”-12” tall stems are ‘twiggy’ with glossy green leaves in summer and reddish-purple leaves in fall. Prefers average to dry acidic, sandy soil.
