Ground Hug™ Aronia – Aronia melanocarpa Cheapest Pice Cheap Online

Ground Hug™ aronia (Aronia melanocarpa or black chokeberry) is a low-growing native shrub prized for its versatility, beauty, and resilience in the landscape. Its dense, mat-like growth habit makes it an excellent and adaptable flowering ground cover, effectively suppressing weeds and thriving in various soil conditions, including acidic and alkaline soils. In spring, it bursts into a display of delicate white flowers that attract honeybees and hairstreak butterflies, creating a charming contrast against its glossy green foliage. As summer transitions to fall, the shrub produces an abundance of dark blue berries, which are visually appealing and provide a food source for birds. This shrub is also tolerant of drought, heat, and even salt, making it great for hedges and borders. And tolerating drought, heat, and even salt. No matter its use, Ground Hug™ aronia won’t disappoint! 

Vital Details:
Plant size: 8-14″ tall x 3′ wide
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs. Adapts to a wide range of soils.
Hardiness: 3-9 (Find your hardiness zone)
Season of interest: Spring through fall.
Pollinator value: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects to the garden. Berries attract birds in fall.
Host plant to the following: Host plant to the Coral Hairstreak butterfly and Large Lace-border moth.
Notable Features: Native, Proven Winners, pollinator-friendly, spring-blooming, ground cover, drought-tolerant, fall-interest
Pot Size: One quart
Plant Name: Aronia melanocarpa ‘ UCONNAM012’, black chokeberry