partridge berry

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

<0.5 ft. tall
>3 ft. wide

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By cutting, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Stems root at nodes along the ground. These rooted nodes can be cut free from the vine and replanted to propagate. Seed requires cold moist stratification for six weeks.

Plant Planting Notes

Plant an an area with moist acidic soil, in the shade, where partridgeberry can spread.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaves opposite, cordate to ovate, with entire margins.

Flowers

Flowers appear as pairs from the leaf axils. White, sometimes with pink blush. Tube-shaped with four petals that flare at the end.

Fruit

Bright red berry. Form leucocarpa has white berries.

Bark

Pale green to brown.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Partridgeberry grows in a variety of deciduous and coniferous forests, stream banks, or even on rotting logs.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.