Common Name
Southern highbush blueberry
Swamp highbush blueberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
15.0
Region
Coastal
Mountain
Additional Info
Acidic alluvial swamps, nonriverine swamps, wet flatwoods, seepage swamps, bogs, and depression ponds; less commonly in mesic, acidic upland forests. Common in the coastal Plain; frequent in the outer piedmont; rare in the inner piedmont and mountains.
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
288
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
14
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