Snowline wintergreen

Pyrola minor

Also known as Pyrola rosea, Braxilia parvifolia, Braxilia minor, Pyrola grandiflora

Native Plants · Woodland Plant · Shade Loving · Evergreen Groundcover · Boreal · Alpine · Ericaceae · Pyrola · Cool Climate · Specialist Plant · Wildflower

Snowline wintergreen is a delicate, low-growing woodland perennial that requires cool temperatures, acidic humus-rich soil, and consistent moisture to thrive — mimicking its native boreal and alpine forest habitat. It performs best in a shaded rock garden or woodland planting where it will not dry out, and it dislikes being transplanted or disturbed once established. This is a specialist plant best suited to experienced gardeners with the right cool, moist growing conditions.