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NATIVE GROUND COVERS Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Kinnickinnick ~ Evergreen and durable, with an abundance of white or flushed pink, urn-shaped blooms in May-June and stunning red berries in the fall which attract birds. ~Superb for erosion control, in native plant landscapes, or mass plantings ~Full sun to partial shade, Acidic, well-drained, sandy soil, Roadsides ~Hardy to -35°C (-30°F) Zone 4A ~ Height: 15-25cm (6-10 in), Spread: Up to 2m (6 ft) ~ 128PL, 72PL, 3.5”, #1
~ Evergreen with deep red, bell-shaped flowers, with tail-like petal tips in May-June, named for its spicy ginger-like scent. ~:Mass plantings and excellent in woodland or shade gardens, under dense shade trees ~Full sun to partial shade, High in humus, moist soil, Shade forest ~Hardy to -35°C (-30°F) Zone 4A ~Height: 10-15cm (4-6 in), Spread: 15-25cm (6-10 in) ~3.5”, #1
~ Prominently veined green leaves turn red and flowers are surrounded by beautiful pink and white bracts in June-July, then produce lustrous red berries in fall, semi-evergreen. ~Excellent for covering small areas, woodland and native gardens or under shrubs ~Partial shade, Acidic, organically rich, moist soil, Shade Forest ~Hardy to -40°C (-40°F) Zone 3A ~Height: 10-15cm (4-6 in), Spread: Indefinite ~ 128PL, 72PL, 3.5”, #1
~ Found along sand dunes & coastal areas, and other open dry areas. Useful on slopes and native plant landscapes. ~ Flower has 5-7 petals, white flower with yellow center, leaflets turn reddish in fall, then produces a small, hairy strawberry, attracts birds. ~Low spreading, with leathery, green leaves, with three basal leaflets ~Full sun, Well-drained, sandy soil, Shoreline ~Hardy to -25°C (-11°F) Zone 5B ~Height: 15cm (6 in), Spread: Indefinite ~72PL, 3.5”
~ A quickly growing ground cover, with softer colour and larger leaves than chiloensis. ~Glossy mid-green, 3 lobed and toothed leaves and white, 5-7 petal flowers. ~Forest openings, garden borders, gorgeous erosion control ground cover. Excellent in sand dune areas near ocean. ~Full sun to partial shade, Well-drained to moist.soil , Woodland ~Height: 20cm (8"), Spread: Indefinite ~3.5”
~ Thick and leathery bluish-green leaves in three leaflets, and white single flowers, followed by small edible red fruits that can be used to make jam. ~Sand dunes, borders, woodland and reclamation projects ~Full sun, Well-drained soil, Woodland ~Hardy to -26C (-15F) Zone5B ~Height: 5-10cm (2-4 in), Spread: Indefinite ~3.5”
~ Evergreen, rapid grower with masses of white or pink bell-shaped flowers in May-June, and plentiful dark purple berries in the fall. ~Flourishes in peaty areas, mass plantings, woodland gardens and under trees ~Full sun to partial shade, Acidic, organically rich, moist soil, Woodland ~Hardy to -15°C (-5°F) Zone 7A ~ Height: 0.6-2m (2-6 ft), Spread: 60-120cm (2-4 ft) ~ 128PL, 72PL, 3.5”, #1
~ An evergreen native BC orchid with dark green oval leaves with white markings, and a prominent white mid-vein and small greenish-white flowers on tall spikes, blooming July-August ~In shade gardens under larger trees or shrubs ~Partial shade to full shade, Well-drained, moist soil, Woodland ~Hardy to -20°C (-5°F) Zone 6B ~Height: 20-50cm (8-20 in), Spread: 20-30cm (8-12 in) ~4.5”
~ Evergreen, low growing, trailing, with whitish pink flowers in pairs, nodding and funnel-shaped. Occasionally they will re-bloom in Autumn. ~Excellent on steep slopes, beautiful accent among larger shrubs, in native plant landscapes ~Partial shade, High in humus, moist soil, Woodland ~Hardy to -37°C (-35°F) Zone 3B ~ Height: 5-10cm (2-4 in), Spread: Indefinite ~#1
~ Heart-shaped green leaves and small white flowers, in cylindrical clusters, blooming in May. Produces bright red berries in the fall. Herbaceous. ~In shade or woodland gardens, under larger trees or shrubs ~Partial shade to full shade, Well-drained, moist, fertile soil, shade forest ~Hardy to -20°C (-5°F) Zone 6B ~ Height: 10-25cm (4-10 in), Spread: Indefinite ~4.5”
~ Perennial ground cover arising from scaly rhizomes with shamrock-like, mid-green leaves that fold up at night and pale pink to white, purple veined star-shaped flowers. ~Ground cover, borders, under trees and in woodland gardens ~Partial shade, Well-drained, moist, fertile soil, Woodland ~Hardy to -12°C (10°F) Zone 7B ~ Height: 15cm (6 in), Spread: Indefinite ~#1 ~Unusual, compact succulent herb, with oval green-red leaves and yellow flowers ~Rock ledges and planters ~Full sun, Dry to well-drained soil, Roadside, Green Roof ~Hardy to –31C (-25f) Zone 4B ~72PL, 3.5”
~ A fantastic, compact plant. Drought tolerant and gently spreading with fleshy, wedge-shaped grayish leaves and bright yellow flowers, in flat-topped clusters on upright stems. ~Rock gardens, dry, open sites, planters ~Full sun, Dry to well drained soil, Roadside, Green Roof ~Hardy to -31C (-25F) Zone 4B ~ Height: 20cm (8"), Spread: Indefinite ~72PL, CT, 3.5”
~Full sun, Dry to well-drained soil, Roadside, Green Roof ~Hardy to Zone 6 ~72PL, CT, 3.5”
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