Groundcovers

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnikinnick)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Also known as Kinnikinnick

$4.50

Size

☀SunFull sun

💧WaterLow

🌡Zones2-8

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnikinnick), 'Kinnikinnick', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A groundcover plant , fills horizontal space with foliage and (often) flowers, suppresses weeds, and stabilizes soil.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Spacing and care vary by species. Many spread by rhizome or stolon to fill in over 1 to 2 seasons.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Common name: Kinnikinnick
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Evergreen
Mature size: 3-6 in tall × 3-6 ft wide
Growth rate: Slow
Bloom time: Spring (April–June)
Bloom color: Green
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Sharp drainage is required - sandy or gravelly acid soil is ideal. Water deeply but infrequently the first season; avoid overhead watering in summer to reduce fungal issues. Slow to establish; protect young plants from browse until rooted in.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Hummingbirds
Wildlife: Bird forage, Small mammal forage, Pollinator support

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