The Story
Crowberry, black crowberry, mossberry, or blackberry, is native to almost all areas of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a low growing, evergreen shrub with a creeping habit. It blooms between May and June. The flowers are small with greenish-pink sepals that turn reddish purple, and later produce decorative fruits usually black or purplish-black but occasionally red. The species can also be grown as a ground cover, or as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. Empetrum nigrum grows in acidic soils in shade, with regular moisture or slightly moist areas.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 3-8
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Shade
Seeds per packet: 50
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Crowberry, black crowberry, mossberry, or blackberry, is native to almost all areas of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a low growing, evergreen shrub with a creeping habit. It blooms between May and June. The flowers are small with greenish-pink sepals that turn reddish purple, and later produce decorative fruits usually black or purplish-black but occasionally red. The species can also be grown as a ground cover, or as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. Empetrum nigrum grows in acidic soils in shade, with regular moisture or slightly moist areas.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 3-8
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Shade
Seeds per packet: 50
