Bright scarlet berries, good prostrate ground cover. Evergreen: broadly oval mid- to dark-green, 1 1/4 in. long leaves. These plants are low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil. Native to mountain areas, cliffs, and rocky ground. It is a vigorous, prostrate shrub with long, spreading shoots. White flowers are solitary or in clusters of 2-4.
May-June
Full sun to partial shade
Little water once established
Prune to shape as needed
Does not like hot summers
Spring or fall
Moist, loamy, well-draining soil
.75-1.0 ft. x 4-6 ft.
