Mountain Crowberry

Empetrum hermaphroditum, Ericaceae

Zones

2–6

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mountain HuckleberryVaccinium membranaceum

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Northern Jacob's LadderPolemonium boreale

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Rose-root StonecropSedum rosea

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Blue Oat GrassHelictotrichon sempervirens

Empetrum produces phenolic compounds in leaf litter that inhibit grass establishment

Uses

Functions

Alpine Ground CoverErosion ControlWildlife FoodCold Climate Fruit

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantEye HealthUrinary Tract SupportAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Crowberry grow in?

Mountain Crowberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

Is Mountain Crowberry a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Mountain Crowberry is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Crowberry?

Good companions for Mountain Crowberry include Mountain Huckleberry, Northern Jacob's Ladder, Rose-root Stonecrop.

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