Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name: Wintergreen Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: White Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Moist , Acidic Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade Foliage: Evergreen Height: 0-6 inches Wildlife: Mammals, Birds Berry Color: Red
Description: Evergreen groundcover with dark glossy leaves with a wintergreen "essence". Older leaves good for making tea. Red edible berries in late summer to fall, also "wintergreen fresh". Prefers well drained, moist, acidic soils with part sun to shady conditions.
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