Wild Bilberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Wild Bilberry is a low-growing deciduous shrub known for producing small, nutrient-rich dark blue berries with a sweet-tart flavor. Botanically identified as Vaccinium myrtillus, this hardy woodland plant thrives in cool, acidic soils and is highly valued in natural forest gardens, edible landscapes, and wild food systems. The plant forms dense ground-covering colonies and produces antioxidant-rich berries in summer, making it both ornamental and highly productive in the right conditions.

Features

• Produces nutrient-rich edible wild berries
• High in antioxidants and natural nutrients
• Low-growing woodland ground cover shrub
• Ideal for forest gardens and wild landscapes
• Hardy perennial in cool climates
• Attractive seasonal foliage color
• Supports pollinators and wildlife

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium myrtillus
• Common Name (US): Wild Bilberry, European 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 for best results
• 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