Wintergreen - Gaultheria Procumbens

This beautiful creeping groundcover has lustrous evergreen leaves and white bell-shaped flowers, followed by bright red berries that persist into winter. Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) Looks like a ground-hugging cotoneaster. The edible fruits produce the distinctive wintergreen flavoring. Its size at Maturity is 4 inches high by 2 ft. wide Soil Preference is acid, humus rich soil, 4.0 to 6.0 pH and light needs are shade, partial shade or full sun.

Season: Perennial
Zones: 4 - 7
Height: 4-6 inches
Width: 24 inches
Bloom Color: Pale pink
Environment: Partial Shade/Full Sun, acidic, humus soil

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 75 square feet.