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Description

WINTERGREEN

Gaultheria procumbens

A low-growing ground cover that spreads moderately once established. White bell shaped flowers appear in summer and bright red edible berries appear and ripen in early fall.

The berries will remain on the plants until June the following year. Wintergreen is an attractive evergreen with bright green and burgundy foliage. Plants grow successfully in full sun or shade. Hardiness Zones 5-7.

Care Info

  • Plant Type:Evergreen Groundcover growing 2 to 6 inches at maturity and spreading outward.
  • pH Requirements:4.0 - 6.0
  • Soil Type:Sand or sandy loam
  • Light Requirements:Filtered to full shade
  • Plant Rows Spacing:6 to 12 inches
  • Mulching:Beneficial in first year
  • USDA Zones:3 - 8
  • Scientific Name:Gaultheria procumbens

Grow Guide

PLANT USES: A beautiful and rare four season groundcover that is very hardy. The berry can be used to flavor teas, candy, in medicines and chewing gum. Creates an area in the landscape that never needs mowing. The leaves are used for making a refreshing minty wintergreen tea and the fruits can be eaten for a fresh flavor of wintergreen.
WATER REQUIREMENTS: These are found in their native homes in moist woodland areas, so moisture for the shallow fine rooted plants is important. One half to one inch of water per week, but since the plants have waxy leaves, transpiration rate is slow, so over watering can be a problem. Check moisture and if the top inch of soil has an adequate moisture level do not apply water.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS: Low acid type fertilizers.

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