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Perennials, Grasses & Roses

GAULTHERIA procumbens
Common Name: Wintergreen / Checkerberry

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Plant Type: Perennials, Grasses & Roses
Zone: 3 Foliage: Dark Green
Height: 6-12" Fall Foliage: Burgundy
Width / Spread: 2-3' Flower: White
Habit: Spreading Flower Season: Mid Summer
Sun Requirements: Partial Fruit: Berry
Uses: Groundcover
Naturalizing
Woodland Planting
Tolerance: Native
Drought Tolerant
Deer Resistant

Description:
Leaves turn burgundy in winter. Edible red berries from July persisting until April of the following year. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils. Vigorous. Also known as Teaberry and Checkerberry. NATIVE.

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