Bearberry

Uva ursi is a Latin name which means bear's grape. Also known as Bearberry and Kinnikinnick. This is a native plant to Eastern United States. I came across this plant while searching for a groundcover for my garden as an alternative to lawn. These plants are visually appealing all year round starting with white and pink flowers followed by berries in the Winter. The foliage changes colors throughout the seasons from yellow-green in Spring to reddish-purple in the fall. It is drought tolerant , salt tolerant and does well in sandy soil.