Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

Name: Massachusetts Kinnikinnick
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00295

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

Pronunciation: ark-toh-STAF-ih-los EW-vah UR-see

SKU #00295

USDA Zone

2-6

Your climate may be too warm for this plant: 8

OVERVIEW
Description	A very cold-hardy Northeastern native groundcover with clusters of pale pink bell-shaped flowers followed by ornamental red berries that persist into winter. Autumn foliage is tinged red-gold. The low, spreading form is very useful for low water rock gardens and hillsides in cooler regions. Evergreen.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Once established water deeply occasionally.
Blooms	Summer
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches just 1 ft. tall, spreading 10 to 15 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Spreading
Flower Attributes	Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Euonymus (Euonymus); Fleabane (Erigeron); Catmint (Nepeta); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Wintergreen (Gaultheria)

CARE
Care	Prefers loose, lean, acidic, rocky or sandy soils in cool climates; does not do well wtih heavy, wet soils or frequent fertilization. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Space 5 to 8 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-6