2G Aronia Melanocarpa 'Ground Hug' - Chokeberry - 1015494
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The easiest way to a lush carpet of green. Ground Hug ® aronia is a super tough native shrub that naturally grows as a dense groundcover. This unique habit makes it the ideal plant for transforming difficult areas into beautiful, low maintenance plantings. Spring brings a flurry of dainty white flowers nestled among the glossy green foliage; come fall, dark purple berries develop, along with outstanding red foliage. Like our other aronias, Ground Hug is super durable, growing well even in challenging soil and conditions - it's up to your toughest landscape challenges! Top reasons to grow Ground Hug aronia: - Naturally grows as dense groundcover, keeping down weeds, stabilizing soil, and beautifying difficult areas. - White flowers in spring plus vivid fall color. - Tolerant of most any soil conditions. Produces Berries Fall Interest Drought Tolerant Salt Tolerant Erosion Control Native to North America Small or Miniature Characteristics Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: Deciduous Height Category: Short Garden Height: 8 - 14 Inches 20cm - 36cm Spacing: 36 Inches 91cm Spread: 36 Inches 91cm Flower Colors: White Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: Green Habit: Spreading Container Role: Filler Plant Needs Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun Sun The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). Maintenance Category: Easy Blooms On: Old Wood Bloom Time: Spring Hardiness Zones: 3a , 3b , 4a , 4b , 5a , 5b , 6a , 6b , 7a , 7b , 8a , 8b , 9a , 9b Water Category: Average Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil Soil PH Category: Acidic Soil Alkaline Soil Neutral Soil Uses: Groundcover Uses Notes: Ground Hug aronia is best used as a groundcover. Maintenance Notes: Aronia is one of the toughest, most durable shrubs, and needs little care. If you wish to prune, the best time is immediately after it blooms. However, be aware that this will remove the potential for any fruit to form. Wondering about deer resistance? It varies. We have found that in areas with heavy deer or rabbit activity, they may eat the flower buds in early spring, when food supplies are scarce. However, they do not typically continue browsing aronia after that, so are unlikely to cause severe or disfiguring damage to the plant itself. Fun Facts: Aronia is often called by the common name "chokeberry" because its fruits, while edible, are very astringent. However, birds and other wildlife are happy to devour them, even if you don't.
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