Partridge Berry
Mitchella repens
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Apr 13, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Partridge Berry
Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) is a native evergreen groundcover that forms a low, trailing mat of glossy, dark-veined leaves in shaded woodland settings. Paired white flowers in spring and summer give way to bright red berries enjoyed by wildlife. In NE Florida, it thrives in moist, shady spots with acidic, humus-rich soil — a delicate but rewarding native groundcover. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained, Moist
Care essentials
Partridge Berry requires part to full shade, ideally dappled woodland light. In NE Florida's intense sun and heat, it must be sited beneath a canopy or on a north-facing slope — direct sun will scorch the foliage and stress the plant severely.
Keep soil consistently moist, mimicking a woodland floor environment. Partridge Berry does not tolerate drought; supplement with drip irrigation during NE Florida's dry seasons and mulch heavily to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Plant in humus-rich, moist, acidic (pH 5.0–6.0), well-drained soil amended generously with leaf mold or compost. This is a slow establisher — amend NE Florida's sandy soil thoroughly before planting. Fertilizer needs are minimal; a light application of acid-forming fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
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Common questions
Is Partridge Berry a good plant for St. Augustine?
Partridge Berry is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 in × 6-12 in.