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Mitchella repens (Partridge Berry, Squaw Vine, Twinberry, Deerberry)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 35063

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rubiales Family: Rubiaceae Genus: Mitchella Species: Mitchella repens

Common Names add Twinberry edit | delete Squaw Vine edit | delete Deerberry edit | delete Partridge Berry edit | delete Partridgeberry edit | delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Ground Cover Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit Opposite Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit White Near White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Layering - Simple   Skill Level edit Some Experience   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below The little red berries are edible, but have no taste. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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