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Grouse Whortleberry

Vaccinium scoparium, Ericaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

4 – 6

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Alpine SweetvetchHedysarum alpinum
Nitrogen Fixation
Ground Plum MilkvetchAstragalus crassicarpus
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Northern SweetvetchHedysarum boreale
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Oregon Spicy WintergreenGaultheria ovatifolia
Pollinator Sharing
Perennial BuckwheatFagopyrum cymosum
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Wild TantanDesmanthus virgatus
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Dwarf BilberryVaccinium caespitosum
Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Ethiopian MustardBrassica carinata

Ethiopian mustard releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of acid-loving Vaccinium species

Alpine BlueberryVaccinium gaultherioides

Alpine blueberries compete for acidic soil conditions and share blueberry-specific diseases

Uses

Functions

High Altitude ProductionErosion ControlUnderstory Diversity

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantUrinary HealthDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Grouse Whortleberry grow in?

Grouse Whortleberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Grouse Whortleberry?

Good companions for Grouse Whortleberry include Alpine Sweetvetch, Ground Plum Milkvetch, Northern Sweetvetch, Oregon Spicy Wintergreen, Perennial Buckwheat.

Design guilds with Grouse Whortleberry and see companion relationships visually.

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