Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - Bearberry

Bearberry is a trailing, evergreen shrub with paddle-shaped leaves on flexible branches. Glossy dark green foliage turns a purplish bronze color in the winter and greens-up again in the spring. Lantern-shaped white-to-pink fowers appear in mid spring, and last for several weeks. The bright red berries that follow are eaten by birds and small mammals. 

Bearberry forms a dense groundcover in situations where few other plants can survive. Perfect for rock gardens. host plant for several butterfly species including Hoary Elfin, Brown Elfin and Freija Fritillary. Highly drought tolerant once established, will not grow in clay.

Height: 6"-12"

Sun: Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: Medium to dry

Bloom color: White, Pink

Bloom time: January - June