Redwood Creeping Wintergreen
Enhance your woodland garden with Redwood® Creeping Wintergreen, an evergreen groundcover from American Meadows. This plant spreads to form dense mats of glossy, deep green leaves, offering visual appeal year-round. In late spring, it produces delicate pink, bell-shaped flowers, followed by vibrant red berries that provide striking winter interest. Historically known as the source of wintergreen oil, this native plant thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas with average to moist, loamy, or acidic soil. It is well-suited for growing zones 3-8, naturalizing beautifully in shaded woodland settings.
$17.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1930
/ 2624
#1930 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
Mature Height
46
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Year-Round Visual Appeal
- Excellent Shade Groundcover
- Fragrant Foliage and Berries
Who should skip it
- Slow Establishment Rate
- Strict Soil pH Needs
- Susceptible to Root Rot
Key Specs
Mature Height
4-6 inches tall
Mature Spread
12-36 inches wide
Growth Rate
Slow
Growing Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Shade, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Features
- Brilliant red berries for winter color
- Glossy, deep green evergreen foliage
- Attracts birds with its berries
- Native plant that naturalizes easily
- Delicate pink bell-shaped flowers
- Ideal for shaded woodland gardens
- Provides year-round groundcover
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the Redwood Creeping Wintergreen's exceptional hardiness and low maintenance as a ground cover. Reviewers consistently praise the superior packaging, noting plants arrive healthy, ensuring high initial success. This reliability and quick establishment in challenging spots are key strengths. The primary friction point involves perceived value; some customers find the initial plug or root size smaller than expected for the cost. Despite this, long-term performance and effective spreading generally satisfy buyers. Overall, this plant is highly recommended for those prioritizing dependable, evergreen coverage and minimal upkeep over immediate visual density.
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