Little Leaf Huckleberry

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Plant description

Little Leaf Huckleberry (Vaccinium scoparium) is a rare native shrub that grows in Northern California, primarily in the Klamath Mountain Range region. It is fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are red and striking, and bloom in the early summer. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in moist soils and woods, at elevations from 6000-7000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Red

Flowering season

Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Natural setting

Site type

Moist, woods

Plant communities

Subalpine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 18 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Placid Dart

Abagrotis placida

Luteus Dart Moth

Abagrotis trigona

Yellow-Haired Dagger Moth

Acronicta impleta

Ipsilon Dart

Agrotis ipsilon

Alternative names

Common names:

Grouse Whortleberry

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