{"product_id":"coast-huckleberry-seeds-vaccinium-ovatum","title":"Coast Huckleberry Seeds (Vaccinium ovatum) Native evergreen shrub producing dark, sweet berries; excellent for hedgerows, wildlife habitat, and Pacific coastal gardens","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e25+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eNative Evergreen • Dark Sweet Berries • Pacific Coast Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eHardy Shrub for Hedgerows, Wildlife Habitat \u0026amp; Edible Landscapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eBring the beauty and resilience of the Pacific Coast into your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eCoast Huckleberry Seeds (\u003cem data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eVaccinium ovatum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a native evergreen shrub treasured for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eglossy foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"692\"\u003edelicate pink urn-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"728\"\u003edark, sweet edible berries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Naturally found along the coastal forests of California, Oregon, and Washington, this species is a cornerstone plant for \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"914\"\u003enative gardens, hedgerows, and wildlife-friendly landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eUnlike many berry plants that go dormant, Coast Huckleberry remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003elush and green year-round\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering structure, habitat, and harvests in a single, elegant shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eAt Terra Mater Gardens, we celebrate plants that nourish people \u003cem data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e ecosystems — and Coast Huckleberry is a true native classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eWhat Is Coast Huckleberry?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eCoast Huckleberry (\u003cem data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eVaccinium ovatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eslow-growing, long-lived evergreen shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e native to the western coastal regions of North America. It thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eacidic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, partial shade, and forest-edge environments, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens and naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003ePlant characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eEvergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eDense, compact growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eGlossy dark green leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003ePink to white bell-shaped spring flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eDark purple to nearly black berries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eOnce established, this plant is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eextremely durable\u003c\/strong\u003e, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eBerry Characteristics \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eThe berries of Coast Huckleberry are smaller than cultivated blueberries but prized for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eintense flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eBerry features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eColor: Deep purple to black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eSize: Small, round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eTexture: Firm and juicy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eFlavor profile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eSweet with rich, wine-like undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eMore concentrated than commercial blueberries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eExcellent fresh or preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eBecause of their depth of flavor, these berries are highly valued by foragers and chefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eCoast Huckleberries are versatile and deeply flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eFresh snacking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eJams, jellies, and preserves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eSyrups and sauces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eBaking (pies, muffins, breads)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eDrying or freezing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eTheir natural sweetness and complexity make them exceptional for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eartisan preserves and seasonal cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; 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Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003eCoast Huckleberry prefers conditions similar to its native habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003eGrowing overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun (best with some afternoon shade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, well-drained, organic-rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3584\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 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Botanical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4251\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4230\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4249\"\u003eVaccinium ovatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4270\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coast Huckleberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4307\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated, non-GMO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4346\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible fruit, habitat, ornamental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4523\"\u003eSeeds require patience and proper conditions, reflecting the slow, resilient nature of this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4528\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4544\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4548\" data-end=\"4580\"\u003eNative and restoration gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4609\"\u003ePacific Coast landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4630\"\u003eEdible hedgerows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4663\"\u003eWildlife-friendly properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4664\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003eGardeners building long-term ecosystems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4712\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4744\"\u003eTerra Mater Gardens Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4945\"\u003eSome plants feed you for a season. 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