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Kinnickinnick
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
Kinnickinnick
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An evergreen shrub that trails along the ground, featuring paddle-shaped leaves on flexible branches. The leaves are thick and leathery, with yellow-green hues in spring, dark-green in summer, and reddish-purple in the fall. Nodding clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in pink or white adorn bright-red stems, followed by persistent bright-red berries in winter.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Attracts birds.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Kinnickinnick get?
About 6-12" tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Kinnickinnick need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Kinnickinnick need?
Low water use.
Will Kinnickinnick grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Kinnickinnick in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Kinnickinnick wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.