Darrow's blueberry
Vaccinium darrowii
Last reviewed: October 2026
Darrow's blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii) is a perennial shrub native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 1 more states. It blooms in February, March, and April. The flowers draw bumble bees and native bees.
Toxicity unknown
Darrow's blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 18"–30" W
Bloom
Feb, Mar, Apr
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 1 more states
Pollinators
bumble bees, native bees
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A compact evergreen shrub with small, powder-blue foliage that often takes on reddish tones. Bell-shaped pink to white flowers in early spring are followed by small edible blue berries.
Growing Darrow's blueberry
Grow Darrow's blueberry in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 18 to 30 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Early spring flowers support bees emerging from winter, and the berries feed birds and small mammals.
Common questions
- How much sun does Darrow's blueberry need?
- Darrow's blueberry grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Darrow's blueberry bloom?
- Darrow's blueberry blooms in February, March, and April.
- Where is Darrow's blueberry native?
- Darrow's blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Darrow's blueberry attract?
- Darrow's blueberry draws bumble bees and native bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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