Mitchella Repens The Perfect Ground Cover for Shaded Gardens

Mitchella repens, also known as Partridgeberry, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant native to eastern North America. It is perfect for adding interest to that slightly attractive shady spot under the trees. It features a small, woody, trailing vine with 6 to 12-inch, thin, stringing stems. It is not a climber but spreads out on the ground. The stringers will root in node spots and continue to fill in the space nicely.

 Small, round to heart-shaped, dark green leaves that grow in pairs along the stems. Some leaves have light-colored veins, adding contrast to the deep green.

Small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in pairs appear in late spring to early summer. The flowers are fragrant and pollinated by bees.

How to Grow and Care for Mitchella Repens in Your Landscape

Bright red berries appear in late summer to fall. Each pair of flowers produces a single berry. While not very flavorful to humans, the berries provide food to wildlife and birds, especially partridges, hence its common name. If not eaten by wildlife, the berries will remain colorful all winter.

Partridgeberry thrives in partial to full shade and is truly a winter show-off. Its dark green leaves and red berries look festive. 

It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils rich in organic matter. Adding leaf litter or compost to the soil can create the ideal environment.

Benefits of Mitchella Repens A Low-Maintenance Option for Beautiful Ground Cover

Partridgeberry is a slow-growing ground cover that forms a dense mat over time, helping prevent soil erosion in shady areas. 

Once established, it is low maintenance and easy to control. 

Mitchella Repens is an excellent choice for naturalizing areas in shaded gardens. It looks great and provides ecological benefits.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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