Cornus canadensis
(Bunchberry/Creeping dogwood)
Growth: Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, mat-forming, spreading. Grow as groundcover in a woodland or naturalized setting in part sun to dappled shade. Prefers moist, acidic soil.
Characteristics: Moderately slow growing. Edible berries.
Colours: Glossy mid-green, deeply veined ovate leaves grow in whorls on erect stems. Star-shaped white blooms appear In late spring to mid-summer, giving way to edible red berries in late summer. Foliage turns deep red to purple in fall.
Size: height 4-6” (10-15cm), width 6-12” (15-30cm)
Zone: 3
On site: 15cm $12.00