Oregon Spicy Wintergreen

Gaultheria ovatifolia, Ericaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Woolly-pod VetchVicia dasycarpa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Hungarian VetchVicia pannonica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

One-flowered VetchVicia monantha

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Grouse WhortleberryVaccinium scoparium

Pollinator Sharing

Arrowleaf BuckwheatEriogonum compositum

Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Darrow's BlueberryVaccinium darrowii

Both ericaceous plants compete for acidic soil conditions and mycorrhizal partnerships

Uses

Functions

Wildlife FoodErosion ControlUnderstory Cover

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Wintergreen OilAnti-InflammatoryPain Relief

Common Questions

What zones does Oregon Spicy Wintergreen grow in?

Oregon Spicy Wintergreen grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Oregon Spicy Wintergreen?

Good companions for Oregon Spicy Wintergreen include Woolly-pod Vetch, Hungarian Vetch, One-flowered Vetch, Grouse Whortleberry, Arrowleaf Buckwheat.

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