Kinnikinnick, also commonly refered to as Bear-berry, is a low growing mat forming groundcover. It has shiny dark green leaves, white flowers, and red fall fruit that make it a valuable visual element in a garden or landscape year round. It is low maintenence, drought tolerant, and evergreen, making it one of the greatest native groundcovers. Additionally, it supports pollinators including a variety of birds, insects, bees, and Brown Elfin Butterflies.
Kinnikinnick
Kinnikinnick - Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Size: 6-12'' tall, can spread up to 15' wide.
Growing Conditions: Sun to part shade, dry to moist soil, rocky or sandy acidic soils.
Features: Low maintenence, bloom May to August, red berries in Fall, fruit is reportendly edible but tasteless, attracts butterflies, humming birds, and more.
Natural Habitat: Sandy slopes, rocky banks, subalpine meadows, and coniferous forests on both sides of the Cascade Mountain Range.
Companion Plants: Oregon stonecrop, maples