Carex pennsylvanica
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
(Common Bearberry)
At a Glance
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun
  • Native Plant
  • Attracts Birds
Plant Height: 6–12"
Bloom Time: April–May
Bloom Color: White
Carex Pennsylvanica, Pennsylvania Sedge
Description:
Extremely winter hardy, prostate, evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and large edible red berries. A native answer to cotoneaster. Blooms are white-pink bell-like clusters.
Zone 2–6
* Arctostaphylos uva-ursi cascading over rocks.