Mitchella repens
Squaw Vine Partridge Berry
Flower Colors
Description
A small, prostrate, evergreen subshrub with creeping stems that root as they go. The small, rounded, dark green leaves often have paler veins; fragrant pink and/or white flowers appear in pairs in early to mid-summer followed by long-lasting red berries which are edible but tasteless
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Cascading
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 6.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantPatio and container plantsCottage and informal gardenRock gardenLow MaintenanceGround coverUnderplanting of roses and shrubsFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 70cm8449Q | H: 70cm | €20.69 |
| VS8449J | €5.78 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.