Vaccinium vitis-idaea Lingonberry Live Rhizomes | Set of 5 Bare Root Cold Hardy Berry Plants

Grow your own patch of northern berries with these wild harvested Lingonberry rhizomes (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) sourced from Alaska. These hardy evergreen groundcover shrubs produce tart, flavorful red fruits and thrive in acidic, forest-like soil conditions.

Lingonberries naturally grow beneath birch and spruce trees and spread slowly through underground rhizomes, forming dense colonies ideal for woodland gardens and edible landscapes. They are exceptionally cold hardy and suited for USDA zones 2–9.

Product Details:
• 5 live Lingonberry bare root rhizomes
• Wild harvested plant material
• Healthy dormant or actively growing rhizomes
• Suitable for planting in acidic soil (pH 4.2–5.5)
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information:
• Common Name: Lingonberry
• Botanical Name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea
• Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting groundcover shrub
• Growth Stage: Bare root rhizomes
• Sun Requirements: Part sun to full shade
• Soil: Acidic, peat-based or forest-like soil preferred
• Watering: Moderate to high; keep consistently moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Growth Rate: Slow
• USDA Zones: 2–9
• Container Friendly: Yes (recommended for experienced growers)

Care Tip: Lingonberries perform best in acidic soil rich in organic matter. Mixing peat moss with potting soil and planting in shaded locations helps recreate their natural habitat. Consistent moisture is important during establishment.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.