20 BEARBERRY Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Kinnikinnick Pinemat Manzanita Flower Seeds

Description:

Name: Bearberry
Other common names: Kinnikinnick, Pinemat Manzanita
Scientific name: Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi
Color: Pink and white flowers with red berries
Plant seeds: Warm and cold stratify
Bloom time: May to June
Hardiness zone: 2 to 7
Plant height: 6 to 12 inches
Plant spacing: 3 to 6 inches
Light requirements: Sun to part shade
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 20 seeds

The Bearberry is known for its durability and ornamental qualities. This small shrub features thick, shiny evergreen leaves, making it an excellent choice for deer-resistant ground cover or as a rock garden highlight. Its branches, with their red stems turning to green and brown as they age, are noteworthy for their peeling bark in older years. During spring, the fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, while in the fall to winter, its berries form clusters that are a favorite among birds and wildlife, and are also popular for holiday decorations. Bearberry thrives in sandy or poor soils, contributing to its use in erosion control.