Lingonberry is a perennial grown for its fruit. It's hardy across USDA zones 1 through 7 and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its summer flowers are a real draw for honeybees and native bees, even though the fruit is the prize.
Zones
1-7
pH Range
4.5-6
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Lingonberry is
Lingonberry grows as a perennial and reaches around a foot at maturity. It blooms white in summer. It's also well suited to containers.
How to grow Lingonberry
Lingonberry grows in USDA zones 1 through 7. Lingonberry does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.5 to 6, on well-drained ground. It needs around 1,200 growing degree days to mature and about 800 hours of winter chill to set fruit, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
1-7
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.5 - 6
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
-62°F
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GDD Required
1200+
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Mature Height
1 ft
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Chill Hours
800+
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Start the season right
Plant lingonberry in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Lingonberry prefers pH 4.5 to 6 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at maturity
Pick when the fruit is full-colored and parts easily from the stem. Local Cooperative Extension guides publish timing tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — lingonberry isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Lingonberry is a standout pollinator plant — high value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Lingonberry thrives
Lingonberry is hardy across USDA zones 1 through 7. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 1–7·Where Lingonberry growsOpen map →
Continental US shown — Alaska and US Pacific territories sit outside the federal map's polygon dataset.
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Lingonberry can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Lingonberry in my zone?
Lingonberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 7 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Lingonberry?
Most growers plant lingonberry after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Lingonberry need?
Lingonberry needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Lingonberry need?
Lingonberry prefers soil pH 4.5 to 6, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Lingonberry attract pollinators?
Yes — lingonberry's flowers are a strong nectar and pollen source for honeybees and native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Lingonberry safe for pets?
Lingonberry is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.