Kinnikinnick Bearberry

Features 

This native evergreen is a low growing perennial shrub that can be effectively used as a ground cover. The Bearberry is an important food source for butterflies. The plant forms a low, creeping, mat-like cover to the soil and grows slowly. This plant produces drupes, a small berry-like fruit which, though technically edible by humans, are not considered to have a desirable flavor and are rather mealy.

What is the average size of a Kinnikinnick Bearberry?

Reaches 6-12 inches in height and 3-6 inches in width.

Planting

A low maintenance plant that prefers dry to moderate moisture and is drought tolerant. It does not do well in eastern US because of wet, humid summer weather. Soil surrounding the plant should not be compacted. Fertilization is discouraged.