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Partridge Berry

Mitchella Repens

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Overview

Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is an evergreen groundcover prevalent in North American woodlands. This plant features pairs of glossy, round leaves (approx. 0.5-1 inch wide) and yields fragrant white-pink flowers which develop into bright red berries, persisting through winter. It thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil. This hardy native is excellent for woodland gardens, growing 2-3 inches tall and spreading up to 12 inches wide.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Type Ground cover
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — These blossoms are unique because they are twin flowers - two flowers fused together at the base
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is an evergreen groundcover prevalent in North American woodlands; persisting throughPartridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — which are dark green with a prominent white midvein and bear a uniquePartridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — the plant produces petite; well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 74Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — they give way to the plant's namesake feature: bright red berries; the leaves grow opposite on trailing stems, image 77Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — growing 2-3 inches tall and spreading up to 12 inches wide; white flowers with a delicate fragrance, image 65Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — In late spring to early summer, image 73+101

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Rubiaceae

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Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — These blossoms are unique because they are twin flowers - two flowers fused together at the base
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is an evergreen groundcover prevalent in North American woodlands; persisting through
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — which are dark green with a prominent white midvein and bear a unique
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — the plant produces petite; well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 74
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — they give way to the plant's namesake feature: bright red berries; the leaves grow opposite on trailing stems, image 77
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — growing 2-3 inches tall and spreading up to 12 inches wide; white flowers with a delicate fragrance, image 65
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — In late spring to early summer, image 73
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9; which are dark green with a prominent white midvein and bear a unique, image 81
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — ground cover for deep shade or shade; inviting interest and supporting local fauna
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — white flowers in the garden; with a mature height of only about 2 inches and a spread that can reach up to 12 inches
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — the plant produces petite; well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; this hardy native is excellent for woodland gardens, image 80
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — inviting interest and supporting local fauna; it thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This hardy native is excellent for woodland gardens; this charming plant is ideal for a landscape design, image 64
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — scientifically referred to as Mitchella repens
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — These blossoms are unique because they are twin flowers - two flowers fused together at the base; growing 2-3, image 76
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — scientifically referred to as Mitchella repens; this low-growing perennial is tolerant of a range of soil conditions
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This plant features pairs of glossy, round leaves (approx; forest floor appearance or for filling in shaded, image 60
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — persisting through winter
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This hardy native is excellent for woodland gardens
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — 0.5-1 inch wide) and yields fragrant white-pink flowers which develop into bright red berries; these blossoms are unique
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — With a mature height of only about 2 inches and a spread that can reach up to 12 inches; it is hardy in USDA zones 3
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — It thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil; 0.5-1 inch wide) and yields fragrant white-pink, image 63
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — In late spring to early summer
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