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Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Also called Mountain Cranberry or Partridgeberry. A low evergreen groundcover of boreal and alpine Alberta, with shiny round leaves and clusters of small tart red berries. Harvested after frost when sweetness develops. Essential food in Scandinavian, Sami, and northern Indigenous cuisines — traditionally made into jams and sauces to accompany game meat.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal Forest, Foothills, Alpine, Zone 1
Light
Part shade to full sun
Bloom Time
June; harvest Aug–Sept
Soil
Acidic (pH 4–5.5), humus-rich, well-drained
Water
Moderate; dislikes drought and soggy roots
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Division of runners is easiest. Softwood cuttings in late spring with rooting hormone. Seed sown on damp acidic moss — slow to fruit (3–4 years).
Always verify plant identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. This information is for educational purposes only.
