Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
Perennial groundcover
Bloom Colour: White, pink
Blooms: July-Aug
Height: 4 - 6 inches
Light: Part shade, shade
Soil: Dry to moist, acidic soil, variable soil types
Hardiness Zone: 2-8
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Wintergreen attracts: birds and other wildlife
Wintergreen is a low growing shrub that prefers acidic soil, in pine or hardwood forests. It often produces fruit only when it gets some sun. Its leaves are evergreen. The flowers and foliage are fragrant. The berries are edible and the leaves and branches make a delicious tea. It can be a popular winter food for wildlife so you may want to protect small plants if you have a lot of wildlife in your neighbourhood!
