KinnikinikKinnikinik (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) is a resilient evergreen groundcover native to much of the north and Rocky Mountain west of the continent, including parts of Utah. Its trailing red stems and glossy, leathery leaves form dense mats that provide year round interest, turning a purplish bronze in winter. In spring, it produces small white to pink flowers, followed by bright red berries in late summer that persist into winter, offering food for birds