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    Gaultheria myrsinoides

    Also Known As

    • Gaultheria prostrata
    • Pernettya prostrata

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Gaultheria myrsinoides plant details

    Gaultheria myrsinoides is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria myrsinoides

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria myrsinoides

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Gaultheria myrsinoides plant

    How to Grow Gaultheria myrsinoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Gaultheria procumbens

    aka Wintergreen

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gaultheria procumbens foliage, form, fruit by Hedwig Storch
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    Gaultheria shallon

    aka Salal, Shallon

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-5'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gaultheria shallon foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Gaultheria x wisleyensis 'Wisley Pearl'

    aka Gaulnettya x wisleyensis 'Wisley Pearl', Gaultheria X Gaulnettya wisleyensis 'Wisley Pearl', Gaulthettya wisleyensis, X Gaulnettya wisleyensis

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gaultheria x wisleyensis 'Wisley Pearl' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Gaultheria x wisleyensis

    aka Hybrid Wintergreen

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Gaultheria x wisleyensis flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Gaultheria mucronata

    aka Pernettya mucronata, Prickly Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gaultheria mucronata flower, foliage by Pato Novoa
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