Creeping Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens
Description | Dense creeping groundcover spreading by underground stems. Evergreen, glossy, oval leaves turn reddish at the onset of cold weather. Small flowers are followed by long-lasting scarlet berries. |
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Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; forms mat only 6 to 12 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Ground Cover |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Lowe's 2900 West Chandler Blvd
Chandler, Arizona 85224 -
Summerwinds Garden Center 3160 S. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, Arizona 85210 -
Treeland Nurseries, Inc. 2900 S. Country Club Drive
Mesa, Arizona 85210
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