« Previous Plant
|
Next Plant »
Mitchella repens
Partridgeberry
Leathery, round, deep green, opposite leaves line stems that hug the ground. Pairs of tiny, four-petaled white flowers in summer are followed by a single red berry in fall. A slow-growing groundcover, it will tolerate deep shade. Plants prefer not to be disturbed. NATIVE.
Commercial Login
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:1-2 Inches
- Spread:10-12 Inches
- Bloom Color:
Pink,
White
Prefers part sun to full shade and moist, humus-rich soil, but will tolerate short periods of drought if given rich soil. Used by birds and other wildlife.
