Bilberry (Vaccinium ulginosum)

Low growing attractive spreading plant is native to northern and high mountainous parts of North America.  These Blueberry relatives grow 6-24" tall and spread by rhizomatous growth. They are productive of small juicy sweet bluish-black berries that are famed for promoting healthy eyesight and make a gourmet jam.  Soft olive green foliage turns beautiful golden to orange hues in the fall.  Tolerant of a wide range of soils as long as they"re moderately moist.  Self"fertile.  Zones 3-8.