Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Chimaphila

Species:

Chimaphila maculata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland environments

Germination Information