Word Quiz of the Week
Often, and erroneously, referred to as berries, what type of fruit do holly, fringetree, and partridge-berry have?
Mitchella repens
GROUND COVER: Mitchella repens (Partridge-berry)
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Common throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Partridge-berry is a sweet trailing plant with shiny, rounded evergreen leaves distinguished by a stripe down the main vein. Fragrant, paired, white, star-like flowers bloom early summer followed by red drupes, which may persist through winter into early summer.
GROUND COVER: Mitchella repens (Partridge-berry)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Common throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, Partridge-berry is a sweet trailing plant with shiny, rounded evergreen leaves distinguished by a stripe down the mid-vein. The paired white tubular flowers form half-inch stars in early summer followed by red berry-like fruits (drupes), which may persist through the winter into early summer. The Virginia Native Plant Society named Partridge-berry as Wildflower of the Year in 2012.
Featured Glossary word: Drupe
Native Plants for Winter Interest
A number of plants native to our region provide continuing value and interest in our gardens into the winter. Their evergreen foliage or interesting bark add beauty to the landscape, while their berries, seeds, or stems provide support to wildlife through the cold months.