Ruby Carpet Wild Blueberry
The 'Ruby Carpet' Wild Blueberry is a low-growing native perennial, perfect for creating a textural groundcover that reaches about 6 inches tall. Its deep olive-green foliage transforms into a striking ruby red in the fall. These productive shrubs produce flowers that attract hummingbirds and bees, followed by delicious, tiny blue-black berries ideal for culinary use or wildlife habitat. Bred from productive low-bush varieties from Maine, 'Ruby Carpet' offers high vigor and disease resistance. For optimal fruiting, ensure it is planted in well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4-5).
$15.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
3294
/ 3331
#3294 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-59%
Below average
Mature Height
0.5
/ feet
Who it's for
- Exceptional Seasonal Color
- Effective Low-Maintenance Groundcover
- Dual-Purpose Edible Landscape
Who should skip it
- Strict Soil Acidity Requirements
- Slow Establishment Rate
- Vulnerability to Bird Predation
Key Specs
Mature Height
0.5 feet
Mature Spread
1.5 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Watering Needs
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Loamy, Sandy, Well-Drained, Acidic
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Features
- Low-growing groundcover, 6 inches tall
- Foliage turns ruby red in autumn
- Produces delicious, edible berries
- Attracts pollinators and wildlife
- Native plant
- High vigor and disease resistance
- Suitable for mass plantings
- Thrives in Zones 3-8
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the Ruby Carpet Wild Blueberry for its exceptional ornamental quality, especially its stunning ruby red foliage that brightens gardens during fall and winter. It excels as a durable, low maintenance groundcover, thriving in challenging acidic soils where other plants fail. While the initial starter plants sometimes cause frustration due to size and survival rates, patience yields significant rewards. Successful growers report rapid spreading and excellent carpeting effect in later seasons. The long term aesthetic payoff and erosion control solidify its value, making it a favorite for landscape beauty despite a slightly higher initial cost. Its unique visual appeal drives strong customer loyalty.
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