Creeping Dogwood (Bunchberry) – Cornus canadensis Seeds | 30 Seeds | Hardy Shade Ground Cover | Native Woodland Plant

Create a beautiful woodland carpet with Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis), also known as Bunchberry. This charming native perennial spreads gently by underground rhizomes, forming a lush ground cover perfect for shady gardens and forested landscapes.

Growing just 6–9 inches tall, each stem features a whorl of mid-green leaves topped in late spring with four showy white bracts surrounding tiny green flowers. By late summer, clusters of vivid scarlet berries replace the blooms, attracting birds and adding a second season of interest.

Hardy to Zone 2, Bunchberry thrives in cool climates and shaded areas, making it ideal for woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, rock gardens, and under-canopy plantings.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis) seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Complete germination instructions
✔️ Secure, moisture-protected packaging

🌼 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: Slowly spreading 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 consistent moisture. Add pine needles or leaf mulch to maintain soil acidity and keep roots cool. Avoid heavy clay soils unless amended with organic matter.