Description
Full sun, full shade, rabbit resistant, drought resistant, zone 2
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Pot size #1
An evergreen that spreads on the ground and is described as being mat-forming. Used most often as a ground cover. The leaves are a dark shiny green and bell-shaped white-pink blooms in the Spring that hang down from the tips of the branches eventually becoming red berries. Bearberries are a great wildlife plant and are known to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and many other small mammals.
Prefers soil that is acidic and well-drained. Drought tolerant once established. Relatively low maintenance. Bearberry also has great potential for growing in rock gardens. Refrain from over fertilizing, as this can kill the plant. Water well for first year or two to help establish the plant in your garden.
Kinnikinnick, Bearberry
$13.95
An evergreen that spreads on the ground and is described as being mat-forming. Used most often as a ground cover. The leaves are a dark shiny green and bell-shaped white-pink blooms in the Spring that hang down from the tips of the branches eventually becoming red berries. Bearberries are a great wildlife plant and are known to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and many other small mammals.
In stock (can be backordered)