Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen)

Showy spikes of ruby-red panicles are produced in summer on this multi-stemmed shrub, who’s glossy green foliage turns an outstanding harvest gold in the fall. Oval mounded habit.

Blooms in late summer
4-6′ tall x 4′ spread
Attracts butterflies

Deep rich black-red petals sport a prominent bright tangerine throat and rise high above full green foliage. Slow growth rate.

The common name comes from the fact that each flower only lasts for no more than 24 hours- they open in the morning and wither before the following evening- some to be replaced by another flower on the same scape.

Blooms early to mid summer
2 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
Diploid
Rebloomer
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Fragrant

Dark black, white pink blooms, blooms late summer to early fall, non edible black fruit follows blooms, 0.5-1 ft tall x 0.5-1 ft wide, groundcover, full sun to partial shade.

New foliage emerges pinkish maturing to gray-green with a yellow-green variegation on the margins. Adding to the beauty of this shrub, in spring racemes of small bell-shaped flowers emerge. 2-3′ tall x 2-3′ spread. Full Sun/Part Shade.

Dark red, large size, green yellow blooms, green leaves, yellow fall foliage, moderate growth rate, blooms mid summer, 3-5 ft tall x 3-5 ft wide, full sun to partial shade.

Light blue, large, white blooms, red fall foliage, fast growth rate, blooms late spring, fruit ripens mid summer, 5 ft tall x 4 ft wide, full sun to partial shade.