Quick answer: Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) is native to 18 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Moist |
| Soil | Damp, cool, acid soil or peat moss |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Sep |
| Height | Up to 10 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Red berries eaten by wildlife and used as trail food, conspicuous flowers |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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Where is Bunchberry native?
Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) is native to 18 states across the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Bunchberry bloom?
Bunchberry blooms May-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Bunchberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: High water, Moist. Soil: Damp, cool, acid soil or peat moss. Mature height: Up to 10 in tall.
Is Bunchberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Red berries eaten by wildlife and used as trail food, conspicuous flowers.
Is Bunchberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Bunchberry is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Bunchberry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Cornus canadensis on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Bunchberry.
- Marsh marigold Caltha palustris
- Common snowberry Symphoricarpos albus
- White meadowsweet Spiraea alba
- Closed bottle gentian Gentiana andrewsii
- Northern bush honeysuckle Diervilla lonicera
- Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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