{"product_id":"mitchella-repens","title":"Mitchella repens (Fr: pain-de-perdrix | En: partridgeberry)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"252\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"250\"\u003ePartridgeberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"336\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eMitchella repens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Twinberry\u003cbr data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pain-de-perdrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"630\" class=\"\"\u003ePartridgeberry is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"396\"\u003elow-growing, evergreen groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"421\"\u003ecoffee family\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to eastern North America. Also known as “\u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"484\"\u003etwinberry\u003c\/strong\u003e,” it gets its name from the plant’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"542\"\u003etwo white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which fuse into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"599\"\u003esingle red berry with two dimples\u003c\/strong\u003e—a charming and unique feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"931\" class=\"\"\u003eThis plant has \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eshiny, attractive foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains green year-round and spreads \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eslowly along the forest floor\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an ideal native replacement for \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"837\"\u003einvasive groundcovers like periwinkle\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is especially well-suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eshady gardens, woodland borders, or under mature trees\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1249\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eMitchella repens\u003c\/em\u003e is often planted alongside \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"994\"\u003ewintergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e), as both species share a preference for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eacidic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and contain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003emethyl salicylate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the compound responsible for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003edistinctive wintergreen aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, they create a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003ebeautiful and aromatic evergreen carpet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1655\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: May to July\u003cbr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shade to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acidic, well-drained, rich in organic matter\u003cbr data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shady forests, mossy slopes, under evergreens\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evergreen cover, native alternative to invasive species\u003cbr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Berries are edible but bland; roots contain wintergreen oil (use with caution)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Pépinière pour la Terre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088606789876,"sku":"MITCREPEN","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/original_1_ef1cb5ee-25b9-4a16-a440-34e7e40e40bc.jpg?v=1663602167","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/mitchella-repens","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}