Creeping Teaberry Wintergreen Seeds - Herbal Plant

Creeping Teaberry, also known as Wintergreen, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover valued for its aromatic foliage, small bell-shaped flowers, and bright red berries. The plant spreads slowly to form dense mats in shaded woodland areas and produces a refreshing wintergreen scent when the leaves are crushed. It thrives in cool, acidic, and moist soil conditions. Suitable for forest gardens, shaded borders, and natural ground cover plantings.

Features

• Evergreen creeping ground cover plant
• Aromatic wintergreen-scented foliage
• Produces red edible ornamental berries
• Shade-loving woodland plant
• Low-growing spreading habit
• Suitable for naturalized garden areas
• Long-lived perennial ground cover

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Gaultheria procumbens
• Common Name (US): Creeping Teaberry / Wintergreen
• Seed Type / Variety: Evergreen Aromatic Ground Cover Variety
• Growth Habit: Creeping perennial evergreen plant
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in cool climates
• Sowing Season: September-November or March-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days with cold stratification required
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, moist, organic-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high moisture requirement
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart