Wintergreen Seeds – Evergreen Groundcover

Transform your garden with Wintergreen Seeds (Gaultheria procumbens), an elegant evergreen groundcover prized for its glossy green foliage, delicate white flowers, and bright red berries. Known for its hardiness and year-round appeal, Wintergreen is perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

This low-growing perennial forms a dense mat of aromatic leaves that remain vibrant through all seasons, even under snow. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, bell-shaped white flowers followed by bright red berries that last into winter. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Wintergreen brings long-lasting beauty and texture to any garden space.

Features

• Produces glossy evergreen leaves, white flowers, and red berries

• Excellent low-maintenance perennial for shaded areas

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds

• Cold-hardy and adaptable to various soil types

• Provides year-round color and coverage

• Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and rock gardens

Specifications

• Common Name: Wintergreen

• Scientific Name: Gaultheria procumbens

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial groundcover

• Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade

• Soil Type: Moist, acidic, well-drained soil (pH 5.0–6.5)

• Germination Time: 30–60 days (requires cold stratification)

• Days to Maturity: 120–150 days for full establishment

• Plant Height: 4–6 inches

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–8

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (after 4–6 weeks of cold stratification)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after last frost)

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (May–July)

• Berry Season: Late summer through winter (August–December)