Blue-Leaved Huckleberry (Vaccinium deliciosum)

Blue-leaved huckleberry is a low-growing, mat-forming shrub, with delicious blue berries that are enjoyed by wildlife and humans alike. It is commonly found growing at high elevations alongside black huckleberry. This mountain plant can be difficult to grow at low elevations; be sure to plant it in acidic, well-draining soil, mulch with conifer needles, and keep the soil moist during summer heat.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil & Moisture: Prefers acidic (pH 4.5-6), moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. 
Mature Size: up to 1' tall (occasionally taller), rhizomatous
Bloom Time: late spring to early summer
Edible: yes
Wildlife Value: Berries are an important food source for bears, birds, and rodents. Rabbits and deer eat the foliage.
Native Range & Habitat: Found in high elevation meadows and coniferous forests. Native from British Columbia to northern California.
Other Names: Cascade bilberry, Cascade blueberry, blueleaf huckleberry