Low evergreen North American groundcover for cool, moist, acidic shade, with red wintergreen-flavoured berries.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–7 | −40 °C to −12.2 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–7 | −34 °C to −7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–4 | −15 °C to 5 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Bright red berries have a mild wintergreen flavour and are edible; a hardy groundcover for shade
- The source of wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate); the concentrated essential oil is toxic if swallowed and must not be ingested
- Consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinally
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