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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

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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Photos (88)

Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — In late spring to early summer, image 73
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — white flowers with a delicate fragrance; ground cover for deep shade or shade, image 75
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) — 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) — it is crucial to note that Partridge Berry thrives in part to full shade and prefers moist; ground cover with, image 79
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) — 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) — 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) — well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; this hardy native is excellent for woodland gardens, image 80
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — ground cover for deep shade or shade; inviting interest and supporting local fauna, image 87
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Incorporating Mitchella repens into a garden design offers both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits, image 83
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — inviting interest and supporting local fauna; it thrives in part to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil, image 84
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, image 85
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — ground cover with white blooms; they give way to the plant's namesake feature: bright red berries, image 86
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is an evergreen groundcover prevalent in North American woodlands, image 88
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — This low-growing perennial is tolerant of a range of soil conditions; which persist through winter, image 82

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