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Vigorous, award-winning Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub boasting prostrate stems bearing clusters of lustrous, rounded, leathery leaves that turn reddish in winter. Bruised or crushed leaves exude a wintergreen fragrance. In summer, small, nodding, bell-shaped white or pinkish flowers appear in the leaf axils. They are followed by edible scarlet berries that persist through winter and are excellent winter food for wildlife. The plant will spread indefinitely over time to form an attractive ground cover. Perfect for shady areas.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Common names | Wintergreen, Chinks |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New York, Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Common names | Wintergreen, Chinks |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New York, Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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