Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), packet of 20 seeds

$3.95

Family:  Heath (Ericaceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 8

(Bearberry, Kinnikinik) Spreading perennial evergreen groundcover.  Circumpolar.  The herb covers entire hillsides and has been adopted by landscapers for use in the city as a drought tolerant, glossy leaved groundcover.  Does well in pots.  Traditional usage (American Indian, TWM): urinary infections, smoking blends.  Plant prefers acidic soils, full sun to part shade.  Scarify seed vigorously on sandpaper.  Fire dependent germinator.  Sow in fall, spring, or summer.  Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
20 seeds/pkt., Open Pollinated , Untreated, NO GMO’s

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  1. Mitchell

    Yo! Do you know where in general these seeds local ecotype stem from>

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  2. Dana

    Just wanting to be sure….you scarify and burn or just one or the other?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Dana, we recommend scarification followed by fire treatment as described in “the medicinal herb grower.”

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