{"product_id":"lingonberry-live-rhizomes-vaccinium-vitis-idaea-5-bare-root-plants-cold-hardy-berry-groundcover-wild-harvested-native-fruit-plant","title":"Lingonberry Live Rhizomes – Vaccinium vitis-idaea | 5 Bare Root Plants | Cold Hardy Berry Groundcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own hardy northern berry patch with these Vaccinium vitis-idaea Lingonberry live rhizomes. Wild harvested from natural northern habitats, Lingonberries are prized for their attractive evergreen foliage, spreading groundcover habit, and flavorful red berries traditionally enjoyed in jams, sauces, and preserves. These cold-hardy plants naturally thrive in acidic forest soils beneath birch and spruce trees, where they slowly spread into beautiful low-growing colonies over time. Lingonberries are ideal for woodland gardens, edible landscapes, native plant collections, and cool-climate berry patches. This offering includes five live bare root rhizomes ready for planting in properly prepared acidic soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 5 live Lingonberry rhizomes\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Wild harvested Vaccinium vitis-idaea plants\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Bare root live plant material\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Cold hardy edible berry groundcover\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingonberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vaccinium vitis-idaea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen fruiting shrub\/groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root rhizome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to filtered sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic forest-type soil (pH 4.2–5.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading groundcover colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small red edible berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern forests and woodland areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for colder northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold hardy, edible fruit, evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible with acidic specialty soil mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant immediately upon arrival in acidic peat-based soil and maintain consistent moisture while plants establish. Lingonberries perform best in cooler climates with woodland-like growing conditions and filtered sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AlaskaMushrooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499629801604,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_43_2860f0d9-a12f-4ddd-8b99-7ae17c8b5681.jpg?v=1783662775","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/lingonberry-live-rhizomes-vaccinium-vitis-idaea-5-bare-root-plants-cold-hardy-berry-groundcover-wild-harvested-native-fruit-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}