Plants We Love: Dwarf dogwood (Cornus canadensis)
We asked native-plant experts to recommend a favorite native. Alaska's answer was dwarf dogwood, also known as bunchberry.
Plant name: Dwarf dogwood or bunchberry
Botanical name:Cornus canadensis
Virtues: Shady groundcover, spring flowers, fall berries, great for cold zones
Hardiness: USDA Zone 2 to 6
Bloom Time: Late spring, early summer
Sun Exposure: Shade, filtered shade, morning sun/afternoon shade
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