Groundcovers

Cornus canadensis (Bunchberry Creeping Dogwood)

Cornus canadensis

Also known as Bunchberry

$13.95

Size

☀SunPart shade to full shade

💧WaterModerate to high

🌡Zones2-6

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Cornus canadensis (Bunchberry Creeping Dogwood), 'Bunchberry Creeping Dogwood', 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: Cornus canadensis
Common name: Bunchberry
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Deciduous
Mature size: 6-9 in tall × 12-24 in wide
Growth rate: Slow
Bloom time: Late spring (May to June)
Bloom color: Green
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Plant in acidic (pH 4.5-6.0), humus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained cool soil. Keep evenly moist for the first two seasons. Struggles in hot inland summers; performs best in cool coastal conditions. Not suited to hot, dry, or compacted sites.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
Wildlife: Bird forage, Small mammal forage

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