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Bunchberry A rich humus soil as found in a woodland setting is required, along with even moisture. A slightly acidic soil is also required. They will grow 6 to 9 inches tall. Spread by rhizomes and will self sow. From the stem are 7 leaves followed by 4 white bracts and finally the greenish flower in the center. Bloom time Spring to Summer while in cooler regions May through August.
There are mini climates with in a zone and you may get lucky and be able to grow these in zone 7. Good rich humus soil on the acidic side and evenly moist soil should provide you with a forest of miniature Dog Woods.
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Bunchberry is a great ground cover for cooler zones 2 through 6. This ground cover also goes by the names crack berry and creeping dogwood. They do very well in a woodland setting, rock gardens and higher elevations.
The bracts range from 1 1/2 to 4 inches wide. This shade lover looks like miniature Dogwood which in actuality they are. They are deciduous, with the leaves turning scarlet red in the fall and developing berries.
