Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a small, woody ground cover shrub with red berries in early summer. The leaves are shiny, small, and feel thick and stiff. New stems can be red if the plant is in full sun but are green in shadier areas. In spring, they have white or pink bell-shaped flowers.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Red berries, evergreen Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Water Requirements: Moist to dry soil Ease of Growing: High Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: May – June Spreads: By creeping Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Wildfire resistant, Riparian zones, Deer resistant, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds Edible: No Mature Height: 2-12 inches Mature Width: 2-15 feet
