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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

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) — which persist through winter; it is crucial to note that Partridge Berry thrives in part to full shade and, image 78

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — which persist through winter

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is an evergreen groundcover prevalent in North American woodlands

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 thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil; 0.5-1 inch wide) and yields fragrant white-pink flowers

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — In late spring to early summer, image 44

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — which are dark green with a prominent white midvein and bear a unique; partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is, image 71

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — forest floor appearance or for filling in shaded areas where other plants might struggle; the plant produces petite

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — they give way to the plant's namesake feature: bright red berries; the leaves grow opposite on trailing stems that root at

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — is an enchanting evergreen groundcover native to the woodlands of North America; this plant features pairs of, image 67

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — forest floor appearance or for filling in shaded areas where other plants might struggle; the plant produces, image 69

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — which persist through winter; it is crucial to note that Partridge Berry thrives in part to full shade and prefers moist

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Incorporating Mitchella repens into a garden design offers both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits, image 83

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — growing 2-3 inches tall and spreading up to 12 inches wide; white flowers with a delicate fragrance

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — they give way to the plant's namesake feature: bright red berries

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This low-growing perennial is tolerant of a range of soil conditions

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This hardy native is excellent for woodland gardens; this charming plant is ideal for a landscape design focused on

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This charming plant is ideal for a landscape design focused on creating a lush; is an enchanting evergreen groundcover

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — It thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — ground cover with white blooms; they give way to the plant's namesake feature: bright red berries

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — is an enchanting evergreen groundcover native to the woodlands of North America; this plant features pairs of glossy

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Incorporating Mitchella repens into a garden design offers both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits; white flowers in

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