Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Chimaphila

Species:

Chimaphila menziesii

USDA Symbol:

CHME

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers shaded forest understory

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds are dust-like and require mycorrhizal associations for germination; extremely difficult to germinate without fungal symbiont.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI