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partridgeberry

partridgeberry

Mitchella repens

groundcoverβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 9b

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A low-growing evergreen groundcover with dainty pink or white flowers followed by bright red berries that persist through winter. Excellent for woodland gardens and shaded areas.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5β€² tall Γ— 1–3β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Rubiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with