This leathery, semi-woody, aromatic perennial has creeping underground stems, thus forming small colonies of plants. Showy red fruits may persist through the winter.

'Gaultheria procumbens' or Wintergreen is a wonderful new perennial this year that is absolutely stunning. A handsome low-growing evergreen perennial with dark oval leaves and pinkish-white flowers followed by bright red edible berries.

The seeds need to be separated from the pulp and given 4 to 13 weeks cold treatment. Plant seeds in flats filled with peat and sand in early spring. Place flats in a greenhouse or cold frame until sprouts are noticed. Seeds should sprout in 1 to 2 months but plants are slow to grow.

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is a native plant with lustrous green leaves and red berries that give color to your yard in winter. ... Although Arum italicum may be aggressive or potentially invasive in some areas, elsewhere its attractive leaves add a touch of green and silver to flower beds in winter.. . . . .364011233676!]0000000000000009783314146707!]