Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Also known as: blueberry bush, highbush blueberry
Productive berry bushes requiring acidic soil. Attractive white spring flowers and vivid fall foliage. Plant multiple varieties for cross-pollination.
Growing Requirements
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
365–730 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 3–9
Perennial in zones 3–9
Requires acidic soil — amend with sulfur or peat moss. Plant two or more varieties for cross-pollination. Net to protect fruit from birds.
Companion Plants
Good Companions (4)
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Both prefer acidic soil; compatible low-growing companions
Confidence: Medium
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Low ground cover that does not compete with blueberry roots
Confidence: Medium
Borage
Borago officinalis
Attracts pollinators essential for blueberry fruit set
Confidence: Medium
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Deters pests without competing for space or nutrients
Confidence: Medium