species 80,674 observations

Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens

Field notes

Supports All

35 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Eastern Bluebird, Gray Catbird, American Robin, White-tailed Deer 29
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Canadian Tiger Swallowtail 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Part shade Full shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Water use: Low Medium
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Creeping
Plant type: Wildflower Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.