Native Plants

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium angustifolium
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Fruit

Otherwise known as Late Lowbush Blueberry, this low-spreading, perennial shrub has glossy, blue-green leaves in the summer that turn purple in the fall. Small, pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers bloom in May and June followed by the blue, edible fruit. It grows 6 inches to 2 feet tall and wide in full sun to shade, and in dry to moist soil. This plant’s flowers and fruit attract a variety of wildlife including insect pollinators and birds.

May Attract

Lowbush Blueberry is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
Thrushes
Family
Waxwings
Family
Woodpeckers

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Spring Haven Farm

1362 Mountain Road, Newburg, PA 17240

(717) 423-6652

Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse

571 Mountain Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007

(717) 960-6740

Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouse

906 W Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

(717) 766-7611

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Ernst Conservation Seed (mail-order)

8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335

(800) 873-3321

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Conococheague Audubon Society.
PO Box 20, Fayetteville, PA 17222
| ConAudubon@outlook.com
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Sparrows
Waxwings
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

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Waxwings
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Wood Warblers
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Caterpillars

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