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Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergreen
USDA Zone: 3-9
Plant number: 7.225.050
One of our native North American wildflowers, and a charming plant for areas with moist, acidic soil. Plants form a low, spreading mat of rounded, glossy green leaves. Small soft-pink bell flowers are followed by large scarlet berries, which are edible. Foliage turns bronze in the winter. Slow to spread: plant 10-25 per square yard.
Further details for Gaultheria procumbens
Optimal Growing Conditions
Appearance and Characteristics
Sun Exposure Partial Shade
Soil Type Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Flower Colour Light Pink
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Bronze Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover Wild Flower Woodland
Height 10-15 cm 4-6 inches
Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.