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Spotted Wintergreen

Chimaphila maculata, Ericaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Antagonistic Plants

Sacred DaturaDatura innoxia

Datura alkaloids are particularly toxic to sensitive woodland plants like Spotted Wintergreen

Uses

Functions

Forest UnderstoryMedicinal HarvestErosion ControlMycorrhizal Support

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Kidney DisordersUrinary Tract InfectionsRheumatismFever ReductionAstringent

Common Questions

What zones does Spotted Wintergreen grow in?

Spotted Wintergreen grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

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