Wintergreen Seeds – Creeping Teaberry

Wintergreen, also known as Creeping Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens), is a low-growing evergreen herb prized for its aromatic leaves and bright red berries. This hardy perennial is ideal as a ground cover in shaded gardens, adding year-round greenery and a pleasant minty fragrance. Its small white flowers bloom in summer, followed by vibrant berries that persist through winter.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial herb

• Variety Name: Creeping Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens)

• Growth Habit: Low-spreading ground cover, 4–6 inches tall

• Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with a pleasant mint aroma

• Flowers: Small white blooms appearing in summer

• Berries: Red berries that last into winter

• Maturity: Slow-growing; reaches full spread in 2–3 years

• Growing Season: Best planted in spring or early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–5: April–May or August–September

  • Zones 6–8: February–April or September–October

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade

• Soil Needs: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Keep soil consistently damp; avoid waterlogging

• Temperature Range: Prefers cool to mild climates

• Uses: Ground cover, shaded garden borders, and aromatic landscaping