Kinnickinnick
About This Species
Zone 2a
• BC Native 
Grow me instead of Common periwinkle, Purple deadnettle
This BC native is a woody, ground-covering evergreen dwarf shrub with green, leathery, spoon-shaped leaves. Growing to 20 cm tall and and spreading a whopping 5 m horizontally, kinnickinnick blooms white to pink urn-shaped flowers in the spring and is replaced by red berries in the fall. It prefers sunny spots and well-drained soils, but can tolerate some shade. Kinnickinnick is also widely known as manzanita.
When selecting non-invasive plants for your garden, be sure to look for those that are suitable for your location, including moisture requirements, hardiness zone, and avoidance of known bear attractants among other factors.
Plant Special Features
Drought-tolerant
Fire smart
Pollinator friendly
Moisture Requirements
Dry or occasionally moist conditions