Darrow’s Native Blueberry Starter Plug – Vaccinium darrowii Live Plant

Overview

Introduce a touch of native beauty and delicious fruit to your garden with the Darrows native blueberry. This offering is for a live starter plug of Vaccinium darrowii, a remarkable low-growing, evergreen shrub that thrives in the southeastern United States, particularly Florida. Known for its compact, mounded growth habit, this species typically reaches 1 to 3 feet in both height and spread, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications. Beyond its ornamental appeal, the Vaccinium darrowii plant is also a crucial parent in the development of many hybrid Southern highbush blueberry cultivars, highlighting its genetic value and robust characteristics. Its new foliage emerges with an attractive purple or pinkish tinge, maturing to a distinctive bluish-green, and can transform into a striking plum purple during the cooler fall and winter months, providing year-round visu