Uva Ursi
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
30 seeds
Uva Ursi, also known as Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, or Pinemat Manzanita, is a small groundcover shrub distributed throughout northern latitudes and in high altitudes farther south. The plant produces small, stiff evergreen leaves that last 1-3 years before falling. In late spring, white to pink flowers bloom, eventually producing ¼-½-inch red berry fruit that survives until early winter. Bears eat the fruit berries, leading to the plant’s Latin name uva ursi, which means “grapes of the bear.” Native Americans have used Kinnikinnick for hundreds of years, often combining the leaves with tobacco and other herbs for smoking.
Seeds are very slow to sprout and growth is slow, but once established they thrive and spread as a thick mat. Seeds can be sown directly into flats or small pots (a saltshaker can be used for sowing). Plant in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Seedlings will begin to emerge in a month and will continue to emerge for a long period thereafter. Transplant seedlings into larger pots 6-7 weeks after emergence. Plant outside after the first growing season. Water plants when soil is dry until well established. They won't need much water afterwards.
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
30 seeds
Uva Ursi, also known as Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, or Pinemat Manzanita, is a small groundcover shrub distributed throughout northern latitudes and in high altitudes farther south. The plant produces small, stiff evergreen leaves that last 1-3 years before falling. In late spring, white to pink flowers bloom, eventually producing ¼-½-inch red berry fruit that survives until early winter. Bears eat the fruit berries, leading to the plant’s Latin name uva ursi, which means “grapes of the bear.” Native Americans have used Kinnikinnick for hundreds of years, often combining the leaves with tobacco and other herbs for smoking.
Seeds are very slow to sprout and growth is slow, but once established they thrive and spread as a thick mat. Seeds can be sown directly into flats or small pots (a saltshaker can be used for sowing). Plant in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Seedlings will begin to emerge in a month and will continue to emerge for a long period thereafter. Transplant seedlings into larger pots 6-7 weeks after emergence. Plant outside after the first growing season. Water plants when soil is dry until well established. They won't need much water afterwards.
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
30 seeds
Uva Ursi, also known as Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, or Pinemat Manzanita, is a small groundcover shrub distributed throughout northern latitudes and in high altitudes farther south. The plant produces small, stiff evergreen leaves that last 1-3 years before falling. In late spring, white to pink flowers bloom, eventually producing ¼-½-inch red berry fruit that survives until early winter. Bears eat the fruit berries, leading to the plant’s Latin name uva ursi, which means “grapes of the bear.” Native Americans have used Kinnikinnick for hundreds of years, often combining the leaves with tobacco and other herbs for smoking.
Seeds are very slow to sprout and growth is slow, but once established they thrive and spread as a thick mat. Seeds can be sown directly into flats or small pots (a saltshaker can be used for sowing). Plant in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Seedlings will begin to emerge in a month and will continue to emerge for a long period thereafter. Transplant seedlings into larger pots 6-7 weeks after emergence. Plant outside after the first growing season. Water plants when soil is dry until well established. They won't need much water afterwards.