Produces up to 20 lbs. of fruit per plant. Deep blue, highly flavored fruit ripens in July and is larger and firmer than most. Low-growing, spreading bush grows to about 4 ft. and is excellent for landscapes, turning fiery orange, yellow and red in the fall. Patriot is adaptable to many soil types, shows good resistance to root rot, and can withstand wet soils better than other varieties. Zones 3-7.