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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 3–8
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — persisting through winter
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — It thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soilPartridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is an evergreen groundcover prevalent in North American woodlandsPartridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This plant features pairs of glossy, round leaves (approxPartridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — 0.5-1 inch wide) and yields fragrant white-pink flowers which develop into bright red berriesPartridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This hardy native is excellent for woodland gardensPartridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — forest floor appearance or for filling in shaded areas where other plants might struggle+81

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rubiaceae

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Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — persisting through winter
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — It thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is an evergreen groundcover prevalent in North American woodlands
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This plant features pairs of glossy, round leaves (approx
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — 0.5-1 inch wide) and yields fragrant white-pink flowers which develop into bright red berries
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This hardy native is excellent for woodland gardens
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — forest floor appearance or for filling in shaded areas where other plants might struggle
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — is an enchanting evergreen groundcover native to the woodlands of North America
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — growing 2-3 inches tall and spreading up to 12 inches wide
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This charming plant is ideal for a landscape design focused on creating a lush
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — scientifically referred to as Mitchella repens
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — the plant produces petite
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — which are dark green with a prominent white midvein and bear a unique
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — In late spring to early summer
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — white flowers with a delicate fragrance
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — With a mature height of only about 2 inches and a spread that can reach up to 12 inches
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — The leaves grow opposite on trailing stems that root at the nodes, forming dense mats
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This low-growing perennial is tolerant of a range of soil conditions
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — These blossoms are unique because they are twin flowers - two flowers fused together at the base
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — they give way to the plant's namesake feature: bright red berries
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — which persist through winter
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — it is crucial to note that Partridge Berry thrives in part to full shade and prefers moist
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9

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