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Creeping Wintergreen

Gaultheria Procumbens

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Overview

Gaultheria procumbens, commonly called Creeping Wintergreen, is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover reaching 3 to 6 inches in height. It bears glossy, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers that give way to edible, scarlet berries. Thriving in USDA Zones 3-8, it prefers partial to full shade and acidic, well-drained soil. This North American native plant emits a refreshing, minty scent when the foliage is crushed, adding multi-sensory appeal to gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — commonly called Creeping Wintergreen
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — evergreen groundcover reaching 3 to 6 inches in heightCreeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — commonly called Creeping WintergreenCreeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — It bears glossy, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers that give way to edible, scarlet berriesCreeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — Thriving in USDA Zones 3-8, it prefers partial to full shade and acidic, well-drained soilCreeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — scientifically known as Gaultheria procumbensCreeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — is a versatile evergreen groundcover that adds year-round interest to any landscape+65

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Inches
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — This North American native plant emits a refreshing
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — evergreen groundcover reaching 3 to 6 inches in height
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — commonly called Creeping Wintergreen
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — It bears glossy, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers that give way to edible, scarlet berries
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — Thriving in USDA Zones 3-8, it prefers partial to full shade and acidic, well-drained soil
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — scientifically known as Gaultheria procumbens
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — is a versatile evergreen groundcover that adds year-round interest to any landscape
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — This plant is native to the forest floors of North America, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — minty scent when the foliage is crushed
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — adding multi-sensory appeal to gardens
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — emit a delightful minty fragrance when crushed and turn a striking reddish bronze in the fall
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — Its natural habitat guides its preference for acidic
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — which measure up to 2 inches long
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — and partial to full shade conditions
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — Creeping Wintergreen provides excellent ground cover in shady spots
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — bell-shaped white or pinkish flowers that bloom in the summer and develop into bright red berries come fall
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — These berries are not only visually appealing but are edible and often used to flavor candies and teas
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — It's a fantastic choice for woodland gardens or as an understory plant within a larger landscape design
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — white flowers in the garden
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — offering a combination of aesthetic appeal and practical benefits
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — ground cover / shrub with white blooms
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — suppressing weeds and requiring minimal maintenance
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — commonly called Creeping Wintergreen; thriving in USDA Zones 3-8, it prefers partial to full shade and acidic
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — evergreen groundcover reaching 3 to 6 inches in height; its natural habitat guides its preference for acidic

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