Plant Description
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Kinnikinnick is a low-growing shrub that makes a great groundcover. Its dark green leaves and red berries are very pretty! The berries are edible by wildlife and humans, but are usually tasteless, so best left to the wildlife.
A few branches of a Kinnikinnick shrub with waxy green leaves.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 0.5 ft |
| Mature Height | 0.5 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | Rarely |
| Wildlife Value | Good for pollinators and birds |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 2-6 |
| Flower Color | Light Pink |
| Bloom Time | February-June |
| Habitat | Open woodlands, dry meadows |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Arctostaphylos |
| Species | A. uva-ursi |
