About
A medium-sized, deciduous shrub from Japan with broadly elliptic, mid-green leaves and drooping racemes of small, pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring, followed by small, dark, edible bilberry-like berries in late summer. A handsome ornamental Vaccinium for a shaded, moist, acidic woodland garden in cool-temperate conditions.
About the genus
Oxytropis is a genus of herbaceous perennials or annuals in the pea family, with pinnate or trifoliate leaves and clusters of typically pea-shaped flowers. Many species are found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain habitats
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.