Gaultheria procumbens
Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergreen
Elegant, North American native, evergreen groundcover for moist, well-drained, shaded areas. Tiny white bell-shaped flowers in spring produce red berries in fall with the taste of wintergreen.   (Perennial,Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 2-3" tall x 24" wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7,8
zone map Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Culinary Uses Culinary UsesEvergreen Evergreen
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageInteresting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark
May Naturalize May NaturalizeNative to NorthWest Native to NorthWest
Prostrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habitRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant