Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry, Kinnikinick

Zone 1 - 9

This native makes an excellent groundcover. Small dark green leaves are evergreen turning brilliant scarlet in late fall and winter. Very low growing and slow spreading. Lovely little pink flowers in the spring followed by brilliant scarlet-red fruit which is a favourite of small animals, birds and yes, bears. Can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Does not like soggy soils. HEIGHT: 10-15 cm SPREAD: 100-150 cm

10 cm container size