Whortleberry Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Whortleberry is a hardy low-growing deciduous shrub known for producing small, dark blue edible berries with a sweet-tart flavor and high antioxidant value. Botanically identified as Vaccinium myrtillus, this wild woodland fruit plant is ideal for forest gardens, natural landscapes, and permaculture systems. It thrives in cool climates with acidic soils and forms dense ground cover, producing nutritious berries in summer while also supporting biodiversity and wildlife.

Features

• Produces wild edible antioxidant-rich berries
• Low-growing woodland ground cover shrub
• Ideal for forest gardens and natural landscapes
• Hardy perennial in cool climates
• Spreads to form dense colonies
• Attractive seasonal foliage
• Supports pollinators and wildlife

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium myrtillus
• Common Name (US): Whortleberry, Bilberry, Wild Blueberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Wild Edible Berry Shrub
• Growth Habit: Low-growing spreading deciduous shrub
• USDA Zones: 3-7
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: March-May, September-November
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; requires cold stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (best in cool climates)
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, well-drained, organic-rich soil (pH 4.5–5.5)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: 6-18 inches tall, spreading ground cover habit
• Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches apart