Bunchberry
Cornus canadensis
zones 3-7
15 seeds
Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family, native to eastern Asia, parts of Russia, the northern United States (Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico), Canada, and Greenland. Unlike its relatives, which are for the most part substantial trees and shrubs, Cornus canadensis is a creeping, rhizomatous perennial growing to eight inches tall.
A lush carpet-like groundcover is created by whorls of deeply veined, rich green leaves. Showy white flowers among the foliage are followed by clusters of bright red berries in fall. Well-suited to the dappled shade of woodland gardens.
Seeds are best sown in the autumn in outdoor cold frames, 3/4 of an inch deep, in rich, loamy soil. They are planted out in late spring when an inch or so tall. Stored seeds will need cold stratification for 3-4 months and sown as early as possible in the spring. Germination, especially of stored seed, can be slow, taking 18 months or more. Plants will not flower until the third year.
Cornus canadensis
zones 3-7
15 seeds
Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family, native to eastern Asia, parts of Russia, the northern United States (Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico), Canada, and Greenland. Unlike its relatives, which are for the most part substantial trees and shrubs, Cornus canadensis is a creeping, rhizomatous perennial growing to eight inches tall.
A lush carpet-like groundcover is created by whorls of deeply veined, rich green leaves. Showy white flowers among the foliage are followed by clusters of bright red berries in fall. Well-suited to the dappled shade of woodland gardens.
Seeds are best sown in the autumn in outdoor cold frames, 3/4 of an inch deep, in rich, loamy soil. They are planted out in late spring when an inch or so tall. Stored seeds will need cold stratification for 3-4 months and sown as early as possible in the spring. Germination, especially of stored seed, can be slow, taking 18 months or more. Plants will not flower until the third year.
Cornus canadensis
zones 3-7
15 seeds
Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family, native to eastern Asia, parts of Russia, the northern United States (Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico), Canada, and Greenland. Unlike its relatives, which are for the most part substantial trees and shrubs, Cornus canadensis is a creeping, rhizomatous perennial growing to eight inches tall.
A lush carpet-like groundcover is created by whorls of deeply veined, rich green leaves. Showy white flowers among the foliage are followed by clusters of bright red berries in fall. Well-suited to the dappled shade of woodland gardens.
Seeds are best sown in the autumn in outdoor cold frames, 3/4 of an inch deep, in rich, loamy soil. They are planted out in late spring when an inch or so tall. Stored seeds will need cold stratification for 3-4 months and sown as early as possible in the spring. Germination, especially of stored seed, can be slow, taking 18 months or more. Plants will not flower until the third year.