SUNLIGHT

• Full sun (6 - 8 hours)

GROWTH

• 6-12 inches tall

• Up to 15 ft spread

WATER

• Once established, relies on natural rainfall

BLOSSOM SEASON

• Flowers occur in bell shaped structure in pink or white on red stems

POLLINATOR

• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

PREFERED SOIL

• Rocky or sandy soil that is slightly acidic 6.8 ph or less

FERTILIZER

• None required

MEDICINAL

• Topical use: Not used

• Tea: The Haida used it as a diuretic for kidney and urinary tract infections.

DYES

• Yellow, brown, pink, red

WHY CHOSEN

• We chose this plant for several reasons: it provides ground cover for our garden, produces a berry that is edible and is easy to grow in rocky sandy soil