Vaccinium nummularia

Also Known As

Vaccinium nummularium
Coin Whortleberry
Himalayan Whortleberry

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 8"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Vaccinium nummularia plant details

Always be on the lookout for plants that make the front edges of the shade garden look sharp and tidy while also lush and abundant. This little tuck-it-in plant really fits the bill. The deep forest green, high glossy leaves are sturdy and look just as good during the blustery drippy days as they do when glistening in the sun. Low to the ground, it defines the border nicely without blocking the view of taller plants behind it. Spectacular enough as a foliage plant, it has very pretty little dark pink flower clusters in spring, and black berries in the fall. Beautiful all year round, seasonal variations, edible, all that in a shade plant. Yes. A must.

Vaccinium nummularia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring pink, red and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium nummularia

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, edging plant, edible, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium nummularia

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An absolute beautiful plant with a curious name! Small, glossy and very neat leaves decorate the low, spreading 6-12" branches. Dense clusters of tiny pink to rose-red spring flowers decorate this 3' wide spreading groundcover. The blooms are followed by small crops of yummy edible black berries in the fall. This treasure hails from the rocky places and thickets in the montane (6-11,000') forests of the Himalayas. This is a wonderfully unique addition to the unusual or edible landscape. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen groundcover with small, glossy green leaves and pink flowers appearing in late spring. Flowers form into edible black fruit.

By: Garden World

Has glossy very small green leaves year round. In late spring the new foliage is pretty bronze. The plant only gets 6”-8” for the shady garden.

By: Gossler Farms

A compact evergreen dwarf bush to 1' with bristly short shoots and rounded dark green leaves. Dense clusters of small pink urn-shaped flowers and black fruit.