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Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)
Madder Family
Partridge berry is an evergreen, low-growing woody vine that can be used as a groundcover in shady woodlands. Dark green leaves have strong white midvein and tightly hug the forest floor.White flowers appear in late spring. Flowers occur in pairs that are connected at the bottom by a single calyx. Both flowers must be pollinated in order to form a single red fruit. Two scars from the twin flowers can be seen on the fruit. Fruit often persists into late winter until they are eaten by birds or other small animals. Plant in semi-shady woodlands with average to moist soils for best growth. Can be slow to get started, but when happy will form large, dense mats.
Blooms: White, 2-3 weeks, April-May
Leaves: Dark green, very small, oval, strong veining, evergreen
Height: 4”
Space: 1’
Soil: Average-Moist
Exposure: Shade-Part Shade
Fauna: Bumblebees, berries for birds and small mammals
Seeds: Bright red berries are present late summer into winter
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 3-8
Native Status: NC Native, common across the sate
Provenance: North Carolina, asexually propagated
Mitchella repens
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