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Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens, Rubiaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (acceptable)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BergeniaBergenia cordifolia
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Green and GoldChrysogonum virginianum
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
PeriwinkleVinca minor
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sweet WoodruffGalium odoratum
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow ArchangelLamiastrum galeobdolon

Native partridgeberry is often displaced by invasive yellow archangel

Uses

Functions

Soil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Partridgeberry grow in?

Partridgeberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Partridgeberry?

Good companions for Partridgeberry include Bergenia, Green and Gold, Periwinkle, Sweet Woodruff.

Design guilds with Partridgeberry and see companion relationships visually.

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