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Creeping Blueberry
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Creeping Blueberry

Vaccinium crassifolium
In the United States: Native

Honeybees visit creeping blueberry for its nectar and pollen during the spring bloom period, which peaks in April and May in temperate climates. This low-growing evergreen shrub forms dense mats via rhizomes, providing groundcover that can support foraging in acidic, well-drained soils. It may require protection from excessive deer browsing in open areas.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) April–May
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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