Gaultheria procumbens Tray/25
- Understory plant in the blueberry family.
- Commonly found in hardwood forests with light to moderate shade and acidic soil.
- It will also grow in moist organically enriched soil and clay, but will perform best in moist well-drained soil.
- Makes an excellent groundcover in shady areas of the landscape, tolerating even heavy shade.
- Use in rock or woodland garden or along a foundation.
- When the leaves are crushed, a wintergreen fragrance is released.
- Will spread and form a dense carpet.
- White to pink flowers in June- August.
- The red seed capsules in September- November are a food source for a variety of birds and small animals.
- Category:
Perennials,
Natives,
MD Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 4-8 in
- Spread: 6-12 in
- Spacing: 10-14 in
- Bloom Color:
White,
Pale Pink
- Foliage Color:
Green
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