A low evergreen shrub with small leathery leaves and delicate pink or white flowers, native to northern bog habitats. It prefers cool, consistently moist conditions and acidic soil.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–3′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 2aZone 6b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 6b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern North America, Greenland
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin
