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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 2-4 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: acid treatment should be tested on a small sample, before subjecting the entire seed lot

Native to: Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Aleutian Is., Amur, Arizona, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, California, Central European Rus, Chita, Colorado, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Greenland, Iceland, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ireland, Irkutsk, Italy, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mongolia, Montana, Netherlands, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Newfoundland, North Dakota, North European Russi, Northwest European R, Northwest Territorie, Norway, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Romania, Sakhalin, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Siberia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia, Yukon

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursiArctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry, Kinnikinick

In Stock: 1.902 lb (Total:3.551lb)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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1.69 lb ID

1.9 lb AB

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

7,308

Quantity:

1.9 lb

Collected in:

Alberta
Leslieville

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837002

Characteristics

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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia (Hrvatska), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 2-4 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: acid treatment should be tested on a small sample, before subjecting the entire seed lot

Native

Introduced

Discover the resilient charm of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, commonly known as Bearberry or Kinnikinnick, a hardy evergreen ground cover that thrives where other plants dare not tread. This remarkable plant flourishes in sandy beaches, dry rocky slopes, and open woodlands, forming dense mats that withstand harsh conditions. Bearberry's glossy, dark green foliage turns a striking purplish-bronze in colder months, offering year-round interest. Its delicate, urn-shaped blooms of white or pink grace gardens in mid-spring, eventually giving way to bright red berries that delight birds and small mammals. Perfect for rock gardens and trailing over garden walls, Bearberry enjoys acid, well-drained soils, and full to partial sun exposure. While slow to start, its vigorous spread can complement or dominate neighboring plants, making it an excellent choice for challenging landscapes. As a host plant for various butterfly species and boasting deer resistance, Bearberry isn't just beautiful—it's ecologically valuable. Celebrate the artistry of nature with Bearberry, an enduring choice for sustainable and striking landscapes.