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Botanical illustration of Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uvar-ursi) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 2–6

Arctostaphylos uvar-ursi

Kinnikinnick

ShrubEvergreenNative
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Mature size
0.33–0.67 ft tall
10–15 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
2–6

Notable features

butterfliespollinatorsfire resistant

Companion plants for Kinnikinnick

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Kinnikinnick.

Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Native

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

Common Sunflower

Native

Helianthus annuus

Annual3–8 ft tallZones 2–11
Botanical illustration of Jupiter's Beard (Centranthus ruber) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 5–8

Jupiter's Beard

Centranthus ruber

Perennial2–3 ft tallZones 5–8
Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Gambel Oak

Native

Quercus gambelii

Tree15–30 ft tallZones 4–8
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