Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Texas-Louisiana Coastal Marshes
Flatwoods, Floodplains and Low Terraces3, Red River Bottomlands, Southern Tertiary Uplands, Tertiary Uplands
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Height
0.25
to
0.5
ft.
Spread
0.5
to
0.75
ft.
Leaf Retention
Evergreen
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Sand, Loam, Acid, Well Drained
Light Requirement
Part Shade, Shade
Water Requirement
High
Native Habitat
Woodland
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Seasonal Interest
Fruit
Wildlife Benefit
Birds, Small Mammals
Maintenance
Best in rich soil in shady location that retains moisture. Needs a lot of water. Propagation: Root division, Softwood cuttings, Seeds.
Comments
Blooms May-October. Low growing evergreen ground cover. Tiny fragrant white flowers bloom in pairs. Red berries are consumed by Grouse, Quail, Turkey, Skunks, & White-Footed Mice.
References
1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas. 2) Wasowski and Wasowski, Native Texas Plants Landscaping Region by Region, 1991, pg. 103. 3) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=MIRE. 4) https://portal.torcherbaria.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=Mitchella+repens&formsubmit=Search+Terms. 5) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=22193&locationType=County&mapType=Normal. 6) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=35063#null
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