Creeping Dogwood (Bunchberry) – Cornus canadensis Seeds | 240 Seeds | Hardy Native Shade Ground Cover | Woodland Bulk

Create a natural woodland carpet with Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis), also known as Bunchberry. This low-growing native perennial spreads by underground rhizomes, forming a dense, attractive ground cover in cool, shaded environments.

Growing just 6–9 inches tall, each stem is topped in late spring with four showy white bracts surrounding a cluster of tiny green flowers. By late summer, clusters of vivid scarlet-red berries replace the blooms, offering vibrant seasonal color and attracting birds and woodland wildlife.

Extremely cold hardy (Zones 2–6), Bunchberry thrives in moist, acidic soil and shaded locations. This 240-seed bulk pack is ideal for larger woodland gardens, shaded borders, restoration plantings, and under-tree landscape projects.

You will receive:
✔️ 240 Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis) seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled bulk seed packaging
✔️ Detailed warm and cold stratification instructions
✔️ Secure, moisture-protected shipment

🌼 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 (consistent moisture preferred)
Mature Height: 6–9 inches
Spread: Spreads gradually via rhizomes
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 for 24 hours
• Warm stratify for 60 days
• Then cold stratify for 120 days at 40°F in moist medium
• Sow 1/8 inch deep

💡 Care Tip: Bunchberry prefers cool summers and steady moisture. Apply pine needle or leaf mulch to maintain soil acidity and keep roots cool. Avoid heavy clay soils unless amended with organic matter.