Bearberry
Discover Bearberry (*Arctostaphylos uva-ursi*), a native groundcover known for its dense, attractive coverage, even in challenging garden areas. This resilient plant tolerates poor, sandy, and infertile soils without needing fertilizer. In spring, enjoy dainty, pink-tinged flowers followed by bright red berries that attract birds and wildlife throughout the summer. Its dark green foliage offers winter interest by turning bronze. Highly valued for its resilience, Bearberry is deer resistant, drought tolerant, and serves as a host plant for several butterfly species. It ships as a potted plant ready to establish a carpet up to six feet wide.
$18.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3268
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
26
/ -
Who it's for
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Year-Round Evergreen Groundcover
- High Wildlife and Pollinator Value
Who should skip it
- Very Slow Establishment Rate
- Intolerant of Rich or Wet Soils
- Difficult to Transplant and Propagate
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
2-6
Mature Height
6-12 inches tall
Mature Spread
3-6 feet wide
Soil Type
Average, Sandy, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Ships As
Potted Plant
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Features
- Forms dense, attractive groundcover.
- Tolerates poor, sandy soils.
- Features pink-tinged flowers and red berries.
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant.
- Attracts birds and butterflies.
- Provides autumn and winter interest.
- Low maintenance requirements.
What customers say
Customers highly value this Bearberry for its exceptional performance as a hardy, evergreen groundcover in difficult, dry, or sandy locations. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the received plants, noting they arrive healthy and well-packaged. The core theme is long-term success: once established, the plant delivers dense coverage and reliable year-round appeal, solving tough landscaping challenges. The main consideration is patience, as initial growth is slow and specific, well-drained soil is required. Those who prepare the site correctly find the initial effort a worthwhile investment for a permanent, beautiful native solution.
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