Kinnikinnick Live Groundcover Plant, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Evergreen Bearberry, Drought Tolerant Erosion Control, 3.5 Inch Pot

Create a beautiful, low-growing evergreen carpet with Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)! Also known as Bearberry, this native North American groundcover is valued for its spreading growth habit, attractive dark green foliage, and usefulness in landscape plantings.

Growing approximately 6 inches tall and spreading up to 4 feet wide, Kinnikinnick is an excellent choice for groundcover, slopes, and erosion-control projects.

Why Grow Kinnikinnick?

• Evergreen foliage: Attractive dark green leaves provide year-round garden interest.

• Low-growing habit: Reaches approximately 6 inches tall.

• Spreading groundcover: Can spread up to 4 feet wide.

• Erosion control: A useful choice for slopes and areas where groundcover is desired.

• Drought tolerant: Once established, it can tolerate dry conditions.

• Deer resistant: A useful option for landscapes where deer browsing is a concern.

• Wildlife appeal: Flowers can attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

• Common name: Kinnikinnick / Bearberry

• Plant type: Evergreen perennial groundcover

• Foliage: Dark green

• Approximate mature height: 6 inches

• Approximate mature spread: Up to 4 feet

• Sun exposure: Full sun to full shade

• Soil preference: Well-drained, acidic soil

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Special uses: Groundcover, slope planting, and erosion control

Other common names include Bilberry, Bears' Grape, and Sand Berry.

Planting and Care

For a dense groundcover planting, space plants approximately 1–1.5 feet apart. Kinnikinnick prefers well-drained acidic soil and can be grown in locations ranging from full sun to full shade.

Plants may benefit from a mulch of compost, wood chips, or ground-up leaves. Allow enough time for plants to establish before relying on them for slope coverage or erosion control.

Plant Size and Shipping

• Supplied in a large 3.5-inch pot.

• Please be ready to plant when ordering.

• We try to ship within one business day after your order is placed.

• Plants are carefully prepared for shipment.

A Note About Traditional Uses

Kinnikinnick has a history of traditional use by some Native American communities. This listing is for a live ornamental and groundcover plant, not a medicinal product. No medicinal-use instructions or health claims are provided.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery and can ship to all U.S. states, subject to applicable shipping requirements.

Bring this versatile evergreen native groundcover into your landscape!