Symphoricarpos hesperius (Trailing Snowberry)

A stoloniferous, deciduous shrub of woodlands that forms low, spreading mats along the ground. Stems root as they travel, creating a dense, layered groundcover over time. Leaves are small and rounded to slightly lobed, reminiscent of small oak leaves, while stems can take on coppery tones. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small, pink, urn-shaped flowers appear along the stems, attracting native bumblebees. These are followed by white berries that persist into fall. Plant Details habitat Woodlands and forests light Part shade to shade moisture Dry to mesic height 20 - 50 cm flowering May to July habit Deciduous stoloniferous shrub feature Attracts bumblebees and birds companion plants Sword Fern, Alaska Oniongrass, White Fawn Lily, Pacific Sanicle, Purple Peavine