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Partridge Berry
Mitchella repens
PerennialPartridge Berry
Mitchella repens
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Light
Part – Full Shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Rich, Sandy
Size
1-2"
Bloom
White, May–Jul
Why Grow It
Ground Cover
Fills in to form a living carpet
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Winter Interest
Beautiful structure in the cold months
Fragrant
Enjoy its lovely natural scent
Did You Know?
Each red berry requires two flowers to form — you can see the two "eyes" on each fruit.
A beautiful evergreen groundcover that stays green even under snow.
Traditionally used to make terrarium plantings — thrives in enclosed, moist conditions.
Wildlife Value
🐦
Winter Bird Food
Bright red berries persist all winter, feeding grouse, quail, and thrushes
🐝
Bumblebee Pollinated
Fragrant white flowers attract bumblebees in early summer
Good Companions
🍃 Christmas Fern
🌿 Wild Ginger
⭐ Foam Flower
Planting Guide
- Plant in part to full shade in moist, acidic soil
- Perfect under evergreens or in woodland paths
- Do not disturb once established — it spreads slowly on its own
Plant Details
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