About
A low, mat-forming, creeping fern from western North American woodland and rocky habitats with narrow, strap-shaped, pinnate fronds with round, licorice-flavoured (glycyrrhiza) rhizomes. A charming, spreading native fern for a moist, shaded, woodland garden in Pacific Northwest conditions.
About the genus
Vaccinium can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.