Companion Plants Bundle: Blueberry 'Emerald' & Self Heal Herb

Berry Happy Healing Pair

Emerald Blueberry and Self-Heal herb are a natural match, thriving side by side in gentle harmony. Both appreciate slightly acidic soil and consistent moisture, making them easy companions in the same garden bed. Self-heal acts as a living groundcover around blueberries—helping retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and soften the soil surface—while its purple blooms attract pollinators and beneficial insects that support healthy blueberry fruit set.

Together, they offer beauty and balance: self-heal weaving a carpet of healing flowers beneath the shrubs, followed by emerald clusters of juicy blueberries above. It’s a pairing that nurtures healthier plants, better harvests, and a garden full of life—because the best relationships help each other flourish.

Why They’re Great Companions — Highlights

• Acid-friendly partners – Both tolerate slightly acidic soil, supporting efficient nutrient uptake.

• Complementary growth habits – Blueberries form woody shrubs while self-heal stays low and spreading, reducing competition.

• Pollinator power duo – Self-heal’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees and beneficial insects that enhance blueberry pollination.

• Living groundcover – Self-heal shades the soil, helping retain moisture and protect shallow blueberry roots.

• Weed suppression – Dense, low growth naturally limits weeds around blueberry plants.

• Extended seasonal interest – Self-heal blooms through the warm months, followed by blueberry fruiting.

• Soil & root comfort – Groundcover helps moderate soil temperature during heat swings.

• Low-maintenance pairing – Similar water needs make this an easy, food-forest-friendly combination.