Massachusetts Kinnikinnick
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Pronunciation: ark-toh-STAF-ih-los EW-vah UR-see
SKU #00295
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Euonymus (Euonymus); Fleabane (Erigeron); Catmint (Nepeta); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Wintergreen (Gaultheria) |
| 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-6
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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