Gaultheria mucronata
Common Name: "Prickly heath"
Type: Evergreen shrub Family: Ericaceae Hardiness Zone: 7-9b Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Rich soil, neutral to acidic Moisture: Well-drained, moist Plant Height x Width: 4' x 4' Leaf: Spine-tipped, glossy green foliage Flower: Solitary, urn-shaped, nodding white to pink flowers, dioecious Bloom Time: Late spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Light pruning as required, remove suckers to slow growth Landscape use: Banks and slopes, flower borders, underplanting of roses or shrubs Pest and Disease: Generally disease and pest free Native Range: Chile Planting Instructions: Requires male plant nearby to produce flowers Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer |