This evergreen ground cover, a native to eastern North America, provides a full year of interest. In spring the glossy green leaves partner with small nodding white or blush pink flowers, which turn to bright red berries that linger over winter to please the birds. When crushed, the leaves and berries emit the fresh scent of wintergreen. This creeper spreads gradually by rhizomes in evenly moist, acid soil. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It has a compact size of 6″ high and 12″ wide. It is a perfect plant for indoor and outdoor use. It prefers acid soil and partial shade. Photo courtesy of White Flower Farm.
