Spotted Wintergreen
Chimaphila maculata
Description:
Low plant with a smooth, evergreen stem. Leaves taper to a point and are sparsely toothed. Flowers are white to light pink with a green center and appear in early summer. Fruits mature from mid summer to early fall.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Striped Prince's Pine |
| Plant Family: | Pyrolaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | Late June to mid July |
| Fruit Timing: | July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Shade |
| Light Range: | Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |