Groundcovers

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' (Kinnikinnick)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

Also known as Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

$3.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones2-7
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' (Kinnikinnick), 'Massachusetts', 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 'Massachusetts'
Common name
Massachusetts Kinnikinnick
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
6-10 in tall × 4-6 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Late winter
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, Native specialist bees, Hummingbirds
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support, Small mammal forage
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