How much sun does Elliott's blueberry need?

Elliott's blueberry grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Elliott's blueberry bloom?

Elliott's blueberry blooms in February and March.

Where is Elliott's blueberry native?

Elliott's blueberry (Vaccinium elliottii) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Elliott's blueberry attract?

Elliott's blueberry draws bees.

Elliott's blueberry

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Vaccinium elliottii

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Elliott's blueberry (Vaccinium elliottii) 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

part sun

Water

medium

Size

36"–96" H × 36"–72" W

Bloom

Feb, Mar

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A twiggy, arching deciduous shrub with small glossy leaves, delicate bell-shaped white to pink flowers in very early spring, and small sweet blue-black berries. Forms an airy, fine-textured thicket in wet woodland edges.

Wildlife value

One of the earliest blueberry species to bloom, providing critical early-season nectar for native bees, and its berries feed songbirds.

Common questions

How much sun does Elliott's blueberry need?: Elliott's blueberry grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Elliott's blueberry bloom?: Elliott's blueberry blooms in February and March.
Where is Elliott's blueberry native?: Elliott's blueberry (Vaccinium elliottii) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Elliott's blueberry attract?: Elliott's blueberry draws 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.

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