Bearberry - Kinnikinnik

DESCRIPTION: A truly hardy groundcover with special growing requirements; acidic, light sandy soil; has interesting fall color, and is extremely low growing.

BOTANICAL NAME: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
OTHER NAMES: Beargrape, Rockberry, Sandberry
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 10-15 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 30-60 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to full shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Pink and white, followed by bright red berries
FLOWERING TIME: Spring
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark green paddle-shaped leaves
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should survive up to -42.8° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Drought Tolerant
OTHER FEATURES: Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Native, Semi-evergreen, Cascades over walls