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Genus: Gaylusaccia Species: baccata Common Name: Black Huckleberry Family: Ericaceae Order: Ericales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Shrub Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Pink Propagation: Seed, layering or division Zone: Hardy to zone 5 Note: This plant is suitable for shrub borders and as a ground cover. Black Huckelberry does poorly in limestone soil. Prefers partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.