Black Huckleberry Shrub IL Ancient Evolutionary History: Features primitive

Ancient Evolutionary History: Features primitive flowers that evolved before bees existed

Enhance your garden’s beauty and ecological value with Anise Hyssop

In the fall

and pond edges

and a resilient habitat that supports pollinators when they need it most

Black Huckleberry Shrub IL Ancient Evolutionary History: Features primitiveBring vibrant seasonal color and essential wildlife support to your garden with the Black Huckleberry Shrub (Gaylussacia baccata). This much branched, stiff, colony forming native shrub typically grows up to 3 ft. tall, but can spread 4 5 ft. wide, making it a good groundcover for thin, rocky woods. In springtime, this shrub is adorned with small, urn shaped flowers ranging from pink to red, perfect for native pollinators including honeybees, bumble