American Meadows Creeping Wintergreen
Best evergreen groundcover for shaded woodland gardens and winter interest.
This is the ultimate low-maintenance solution for filling those tricky, shaded patches of your garden. You sacrifice the rapid spread of aggressive groundcovers, but you gain a sophisticated, year-round tapestry of glossy foliage, delicate spring blooms, and vibrant winter berries that actually thrive in the dark.
$14.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent color throughout the dormant winter months
- Landscapers filling difficult, low-light areas under dense tree canopies
- Nature lovers wanting sensory plants that attract local birds
Who should skip it
- Homeowners with neutral or alkaline soil conditions
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid, instant ground coverage
- Gardeners managing heavy soil prone to water retention
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in darker woodland corners where most groundcovers struggle to survive.
Seasonal Interest
Delivers year-round visual appeal with glossy foliage and vibrant winter berries.
Growth Rate
Slow establishment requires patience but rewards with a dense, permanent mat.
Wildlife Appeal
Red berries act as a reliable food source for local birds.
Maintenance Ease
Requires specific acidic, moist soil conditions to truly establish and flourish.
Naturalization Potential
Spreads beautifully to create a lush, native-looking forest floor aesthetic.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4-6 inches tall
Mature Spread
12-36 inches wide
Growth Rate
Slow
Growing Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Shade, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Water Requirement
Moderate
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