Gaultheria humifusa Alpine wintergreen (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria humifusa
Alpine wintergreen
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria humifusa plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine wintergreen. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. myrsinites. Vaccinium humifusum.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria humifusa
Common Name:  Alpine wintergreen
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (Graham.)Rydb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Moist alpine and sub-alpine slopes[60].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade[11]. This species requires a lot of shade[1]. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil[11]. The plant can make a good nesting place for mice, these mice then eat the bark of the stems in winter causing die-back. Grows well in a rock garden[11]. This species is closely allied to G. ovatifolia[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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