Mitchella repens
PARTRIDGE BERRY, CREEPING BOX
Rubiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.05m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, groundcovers

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Mitchella repens
PARTRIDGE BERRY, CREEPING BOX
Rubiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.05m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, groundcovers

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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