Creeping Dogwood (Bunchberry) – Cornus canadensis Seeds | 10 Seeds | Shade Loving Native Ground Cover | Cold Hardy

Add delicate woodland beauty to your shade garden with Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis), also known as Bunchberry. This charming, low-growing native perennial spreads gently by underground rhizomes, forming a lush green carpet beneath trees and in cool, moist garden areas.

In late spring, each 6–9 inch stem is topped with four showy white bracts surrounding a cluster of tiny green flowers. By late summer, vibrant scarlet-red berries appear, providing a second season of interest and attracting birds and wildlife.

Hardy to Zone 2, Bunchberry is ideal for woodland gardens, rock gardens, native plant landscapes, and shaded borders. Once established, it forms a beautiful, naturalistic groundcover that brings seasonal color from spring through fall.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis) seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed germination instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Creeping Dogwood, Bunchberry
Botanical Name: Cornus canadensis
Plant Type: Low-growing perennial ground cover
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium (prefers consistent moisture)
Mature Height: 6–9 inches
Spread: Spreads by rhizomes over time
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 2–6
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Berry Color: Scarlet red
Fall Color: Bronzy-red to purple
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds and woodland wildlife
Drought Tolerance: Low

Seed Preparation & Germination:
• Pour hot water over seeds and soak 24 hours
• Warm stratify 60 days
• Cold stratify 120 days at 40°F in moist medium
• Sow 1/8 inch deep

💡 Care Tip: Bunchberry prefers cool summers and consistent moisture. Mulching with leaf litter or pine needles helps maintain soil acidity and keeps roots cool. Avoid heavy clay soils unless amended.