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Cornus canadensis

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 8 - 25 cm (3 - 10 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Cornus canadensis (bunchberry dogwood) bears showy and faded green flowers during late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is spreading in form and has deep green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Cornus canadensis (bunchberry dogwood) is showy. The stems are showy.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cornus canadensis .