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Gaultheria procumbens
Gaultheria procumbens, commonly known as wintergreen or eastern teaberry, is a low-growing, ever green ground cover native to eastern North America. It forms a dense mat of glossy, dark green leaves that often develop attractive burgundy or bronze tones in cold weather.
In summer, small, nodding, bell-shaped white to pale pink flowers appear along the stems. These are followed in fall by bright red berries that persist through winter, providing visual interest and a food source for wildlife. The leaves are aromatic when crushed, releasing the classic wintergreen scent.
Wintergreen thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and prefers partial to full shade, making it well suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized landscapes. It spreads slowly by underground rhizomes and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Height:4–6i” tall
Spreads:12–24”
Pot size: 4” pot
Bloom Time: Summer
Light: Partial to full shade
Soil: Acidic moist, well-drained
Attracts: Bees and butterflies
Deer Resistant: Deer and rabbit resistant
Companion Plants: Foamflower, Christmas fern, highbush blueberry
Photo: Glover Perennial
Gaultheria procumbens
Gaultheria procumbens, commonly known as wintergreen or eastern teaberry, is a low-growing, ever green ground cover native to eastern North America. It forms a dense mat of glossy, dark green leaves that often develop attractive burgundy or bronze tones in cold weather.
In summer, small, nodding, bell-shaped white to pale pink flowers appear along the stems. These are followed in fall by bright red berries that persist through winter, providing visual interest and a food source for wildlife. The leaves are aromatic when crushed, releasing the classic wintergreen scent.
Wintergreen thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and prefers partial to full shade, making it well suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized landscapes. It spreads slowly by underground rhizomes and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Height:4–6i” tall
Spreads:12–24”
Pot size: 4” pot
Bloom Time: Summer
Light: Partial to full shade
Soil: Acidic moist, well-drained
Attracts: Bees and butterflies
Deer Resistant: Deer and rabbit resistant
Companion Plants: Foamflower, Christmas fern, highbush blueberry
Photo: Glover Perennial