Bog Blueberry

Also known as Bog Bilberry, Northern Bilberry, Alpine Blueberry, Whortleberry

Bog blueberries are low-growing deciduous shrubs that thrive in acidic, waterlogged soils across arctic and alpine tundras. Their glaucous, bluish-green leaves fade to vibrant shades of red and gold each autumn, while small bell-shaped pinkish flowers bloom in early summer. The dark blue, frosted berries serve as a crucial autumn food source for northern wildlife ranging from brown bears to migrating birds.