Mitchella repens
Patridgeberry
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Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens) - Description
M. repens is an attractive small, creeping evergreen plant native to much of eastern North America. It bears roundish inch-long leaves in pairs along the stem.
Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens) - Blooming
Pairs of small funnel-shaped flowers followed by red berries.
Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens) - Growth
Woodland perennials with trailing stems and evergreen, ovate to lance-shaped leaves. 1-2 inch tall perennial that spreads to 1 foot or more. Glossy dark green leaves. Mitchella grows best in dappled or partial shade.
Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens) - Planting
Buy nursery propagated plants instead of wild collections. To propagate, divide clumps in spring or pot up rooted sections of the stem.
Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens) - Pest
Uncommon.
Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens) - Interesting facts
Mitchella is native to the woodlands of North America and Japan. Its berries, while perfectly edible, are forgettable.
Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens) - Soil and irrigation
Rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil.
