(Gaultheria Procumbens) Native. Perennial. A low-growing, creeping ground cover with glossy green leaves and small, bright red berries that have a sweet, minty flavor. The leaves are often used for their medicinal properties. Add Wintergreen to your garden and enjoy the natural medicinal and culinary benefits of this North American native plant. Wintergreen is used as a flavoring agent in many products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, and candy. Its aromatic properties also make it a popular ingredient in aromatherapy.
Also known as Eastern Teaberry.
To Grow:
Seeds require cold stratification. To stratify the seeds, place them in a moist paper towel or a container of damp sand and refrigerate them for 4 to 6 weeks. Then direct sow or start in pots. Prefers well-draining and slightly acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Quantity:
25 seeds
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