Zone 2

Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

Tough, drought-resistant, and built to last, Massachusetts Kinnikinnick is the ultimate ground-hugging evergreen. Spreading in a dense, glossy green carpet, it weaves through rock gardens, stabilizes slopes, and thrives in dry, sandy soils where other plants struggle. Spring brings a burst of tiny, bell-shaped pink flowers, drawing in pollinators, followed...

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Vancouver Jade’ Kinnikinnick Bearberry

A groundcover that plays the long game, and wins. Dark, glossy green leaves shimmer like polished jade in spring and summer, setting the stage for delicate clusters of soft pink flowers that bring in pollinators. But it doesn’t stop there—when the temperatures drop, those same leaves ignite in deep red...

Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood

A great little rounded dwarf with lush green foliage and vibrant red stems that provide excellent color during winter. Works well at the base of large shrubs, in mass plantings, and border foundations. Ideal for erosion control on slopes.

Variegated Red Twig Dogwood 'Cream Edge'

This stunning shrub is a showstopper throughout the year, boasting creamy white-edged leaves that dance amid a backdrop of deep green. As winter approaches, its branches transform into a fiery display of crimson red, providing a stark and mesmerizing contrast against snow-covered landscapes. Ideal for adding color and texture to...

Cardinal Red-Twig Dogwood

This delightful and hardy shrub with vibrant red twigs stands out in the cold of winter providing year-round color. Flowering in the spring and yielding small fruit along with beautifully colored foliage in the fall. Tolerates poor soils and is ideal for erosion control.

Potentilla fruticosa 'Sutter's Gold'

A dense deciduous compact rounded shrub with textured foliage turning a yellow-brown in the fall. Golden yellow flowers begin to appear in spring and continue through early fall. Ideal as an accent plant or shrub border.