Cornus canadensis

Common Name: Bunchberry

Bloomtime: Late Spring / Early Summer

Bloomcolor: Showy white

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 10-15 cm / 4-6 inches

Spread: 20-30 cm / 8-12 inches

Spacing: 20-30 cm / 8-12 inches

Water: Semi-Moist

Hardiness: -40 to -50°F

Zone: 2

Attracts Butterflies: Attract Butterflies, Birds

Characteristics: Excellent in rock gardens., One of our most attractive native wildflowers, this woodland plant makes a wonderful groundcover under a canopy of trees, or in any reasonably moist shady area. Single white Dogwood flowers appear in late spring, followed by a colourful crop of scarlet ber, Good bronzy-red fall foliage colour. Plants go completely dormant in the fall. Spreads slowly by underground runners. Prefers acidic soil. Plan on 10-25 plants/square yard for a reasonably fast fill., Accent: Good Texture/Form,Alpine & Rock Containers, Cut Flower Edging, Ground Cover,Massed, Wild Flower Woodland.