Partridge Berry is an excellent creeping groundcover for a shady spot on neutral to acid soils that succeed in the shade of trees. It is prostrate, growing to 0.1 m (4in). As the plant creeps, the stems form new roots at the nodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partridge berry is a creeping, mat-forming, prostrate, evergreen subshrub with small, dark, glossy leaves and long-lasting red berries available in late summer. Flowers are fragrant. The slightly aromatic cranberry-sized fruit hangs well on the bush and has a faint wintergreen flavour. They are eaten raw but have little taste. Make tea from the leaves. Heat tolerant in zones 9 through 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Seed or Division of naturally layered stems in the spring. Cuttings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Mitchella repens<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Family:<\/strong> Rubiaceae<\/p>\n\n\n\n Known Hazards:<\/strong> None known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Habitats:<\/strong> Dry or moist knolls in woods, on sandy substrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edibility Rating:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Uses:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weed Potential:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicinal Rating:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n More information on Partridge Berry | Mitchella repens<\/a> is available in the database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n