Wintergreen (Checkerberry)
Gaultheria procumbens
EdibleZones 3–7groundcover
Gaultheria procumbens, also called the eastern teaberry, the checkerberry, the boxberry, or the American wintergreen, is a perennial species of Gaultheria native to northeastern North America from Newfoundland west to southeastern Manitoba, and south to Alabama. It is a member of the Ericaceae.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 0.15 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–7
- Layers
- groundcover
Functional roles
foodmedicinalgroundcover
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
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When: Divide spring
Aromatic evergreen carpet for acid shade; minty red berries and leaves.
Where to get it
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