Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Gaultheria (gol-THAIR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: myrsinoides (mer-sy-NOY-deez) (Info)
Synonym:Gaultheria prostrata
Synonym:Pernettya prostrata
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Dark/Black
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Veined
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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