Plant Library

Wintergreen Procumbens

Common Name: Wintergreen

Botanical Name: Gaultheria

Variety: Procumbens

Blossom Color: White

Bloom Time: May

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Shade

Mature Height: 16-20"

Mature Width: 16-20"

Notes: Evergreen foliage with bright red edible berries. Bright burgundy fall color. Groundcover for the shady garden or woodland setting. Spreads with long rhizomes. Prefers dry shady areas and acidic soils.