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Gaultheria procumbens

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The broadleaf evergreen Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) bears showy blossoms during late spring to late summer. This plant has evergreen foliage. Showy fruit are produced by Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen).
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, ground cover, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. In the winter, Gaultheria procumbens provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.